Tulsa, OK – Residents across eastern Oklahoma should prepare for a sharp return to winter conditions Sunday night into Monday, with dangerously cold wind chills expected by early Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, a strong cold front will move through the region Sunday, bringing a dramatic temperature drop overnight. Forecasters say low temperatures late Sunday night will be up to 40 degrees colder than highs earlier in the day, catching many residents off guard.
By Monday morning, wind chills are expected to fall into the single digits and teens, particularly across northeastern Oklahoma, including Tulsa County, Rogers County, Wagoner County, and surrounding areas. Northwest winds between 10 and 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35 mph, will make it feel significantly colder.
High temperatures on Monday are forecast to remain 30 to 40 degrees colder than Sunday, keeping much of eastern Oklahoma locked in winter-like conditions throughout the day. While widespread winter precipitation is not expected, the NWS notes there is a low-end chance of brief sleet or snowflakes Sunday night in some locations.
Officials urge residents to take precautions now. Outdoor pets and livestock should have adequate shelter from the cold, and anyone traveling early Monday should dress in layers to protect against frostbite risk from prolonged exposure.
Drivers should also be mindful of rapidly changing conditions, especially overnight as temperatures fall quickly after sunset.
The cold snap is expected to ease later in the week, but until then, residents are encouraged to monitor updates from the National Weather Service and local officials.
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