Tulsa, Oklahoma – Tulsa residents should brace for extreme heat Thursday, as temperatures soar to 98°F with heat index values approaching 105°F. The risk of heat-related illness rises sharply through the weekend, especially during peak afternoon hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, the dangerous combination of high humidity and persistent sunshine will push heat index levels into triple digits from Thursday through Saturday. South winds will offer slight relief, blowing 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Thursday: Expect sunny skies and a high near 98°F. Afternoon heat index could reach 105°F, making outdoor activities potentially dangerous.
Friday: Another scorcher with a high near 99°F. Winds remain from the south, sustaining elevated humidity.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot again, with highs just shy of 100°F.
Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit time outdoors during peak heat (2–6 p.m.), and check on elderly neighbors or pets. Cooling centers may become increasingly important if this pattern holds into early next week.
Heat alerts may be issued if conditions worsen, and updates are likely ahead of the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, Oklahoma:
- Thursday: Sunny, high of 98°F, heat index up to 105°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high of 99°F, gusts up to 20 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high of 99°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high of 96°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 95°F.
