TULSA, Okla. – The wind hums through bare trees this morning across northeast Oklahoma, carrying the sharp scent of rain on its way. Clouds are already thickening, and the air feels heavy — a sure sign that the next round of unsettled weather is closing in just as holiday travelers hit the road.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, showers and isolated thunderstorms will develop Friday evening along and south of Interstate 40, with gusty southerly winds increasing to 30–40 mph. Drivers should expect reduced visibility and slick roads through Saturday morning, particularly in open areas and near overpasses. While severe storms aren’t expected, lightning and strong wind bursts may cause temporary hazards for high-profile vehicles.
The system will move east through Saturday, followed by a sharp wind shift from the northwest as cooler air sweeps in. Sunday turns calmer but brisk, with highs near 35°F under mostly sunny skies. Then attention shifts to Monday, when a second disturbance may deliver light snow or freezing drizzle to parts of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas — an early December weather tease hinting at a colder start to the month.
Meteorologists say the pattern will stay active through next week as Arctic air begins dipping farther south, bringing early-season frost potential as far as the Texas border. Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor items, plan for slower travel, and keep coats ready for a chilly turn by Sunday night.
Five-Day Outlook for Tulsa, Oklahoma
Friday: Increasing clouds, high 57°F.
Saturday: Showers, gusty winds up to 35 mph, high 54°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 35°F.
Monday: Chance of snow showers, high 34°F.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 44°F.
