Tulsa, OK – A marginal risk of severe thunderstorms is forecast for parts of northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas late tonight, with the strongest activity expected after midnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, isolated storms may develop in areas near the Oklahoma-Kansas border and stretch into northwest Arkansas, including cities such as Bartlesville, Tulsa, and Fayetteville. The primary threats include quarter-sized hail and wind gusts reaching up to 70 mph.
The marginal risk designation indicates isolated severe storms are possible but will likely remain limited in coverage and intensity. However, forecasters caution that even marginal events can produce dangerous conditions, particularly in areas near the OK-KS line.
Residents in impacted areas should secure outdoor objects, monitor weather alerts, and be prepared for brief power outages or travel disruptions due to strong winds and small hail. While tornado potential remains nil, the severe wind threat could affect overnight driving or early morning commutes.
This type of spring thunderstorm activity is typical for the region, especially during April’s fluctuating weather patterns. Storms are expected to weaken before sunrise Wednesday, but residents should stay alert through the night for changing conditions.
Updates will be issued via the National Weather Service and local emergency management.
