Tulsa, OK – Streets glisten under early-morning streetlights as a steady rain begins to build across northeast Oklahoma this Friday. Clouds have thickened overnight, and radar already shows bands of moderate to heavy rain stretching from Tulsa to Bartlesville — the start of what could become a soaking 36 hours for Green Country.
A Flood Watch is in effect through Saturday morning for Tulsa, Osage, Rogers, Wagoner, and surrounding counties. The National Weather Service in Tulsa warns that excessive rainfall could produce 2 to 4 inches across the region, with localized totals nearing 5 inches. Small creeks, low-lying areas, and poor-drainage streets could flood quickly if downpours repeat.
Friday’s highs will stay near 62°F, with southeast winds at 10 mph. Thunderstorms embedded within the rain bands could bring gusty winds and lightning, especially west of Highway 75. By Friday night, showers remain widespread, maintaining flood risk through early Saturday.
Saturday brings scattered thunderstorms and continued wet roads, though rainfall should begin to taper late in the day. Highs will hover in the mid-60s. Sunday looks quieter with partial clearing and highs near 67°F, offering a brief break before more rain chances return Monday.
Behind this system, a strong cold front arrives Tuesday, delivering breezy winds and a sharper taste of fall. While no snow is in the cards yet, residents may notice the season’s first true chill by midweek — just in time to start planning for a cooler Halloween next Friday.
