Tulsa, Oklahoma – Oklahomans from Tulsa to Muskogee should prepare for damaging storms Monday afternoon, as severe thunderstorms capable of producing baseball-size hail and tornadoes move through the region between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, storms will begin forming just west of the metro area around midday and intensify quickly. The highest risk spans from Bartlesville and Tulsa southward to Okmulgee and east toward Fayetteville, Arkansas. Areas under the greatest threat include Interstate 44 and U.S. Route 69 corridors. Wind gusts up to 80 mph are possible, along with isolated strong tornadoes.
Residents in zones marked as “significant” on the severe threat map should secure outdoor objects, review emergency shelter plans, and avoid non-essential travel during peak hours. The strongest storms are likely between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., though some severe weather may persist into the late evening as the cold front pushes through.
Tulsa Public Schools and other area districts have not announced early dismissals as of Monday morning, but officials urge families to monitor updates. Emergency alerts and warnings may be issued rapidly as conditions develop.
Severe weather alerts remain active through early Tuesday. Additional warnings could follow if overnight storms redevelop or stall over eastern Oklahoma.
