Tulsa, Oklahoma – Thunderstorms will slam into Tulsa starting Saturday, raising the risk of flooded roads, power outages, and travel headaches along I-44 and major city routes. Residents should expect heavy rain and lightning from Saturday morning through much of next week, with multiple rounds of showers set to disrupt outdoor plans and commutes.
According to the National Weather Service, the first line of storms moves through Tulsa after 10 a.m. Saturday, bringing gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall. The threat continues Saturday night, with a strong chance of additional storms and showers dropping up to an inch of rain in some neighborhoods. By Sunday, clouds linger, but thunderstorm activity tapers off before another wet pattern resumes Monday night and Tuesday.
Drivers along I-44 and I-244 should watch for water ponding and low visibility through Wednesday. If you must travel, slow down on wet roads and avoid flooded underpasses. Charge devices and prepare for possible power disruptions. Homeowners should secure loose outdoor items ahead of the weekend winds.
Localized impacts are expected in Tulsa, Sand Springs, and Broken Arrow, with possible school or event changes if the rain persists into Monday. This active weather marks a classic Oklahoma spring pattern, similar to April surges in previous years.
Extended 5-Day Tulsa Forecast:
- Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms, high 72°F, rain likely after 10 a.m.
- Saturday Night: Continued storms, low 62°F, gusty winds.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of showers, high 79°F.
- Monday: Slight chance of storms, breezy, high 81°F.
- Monday Night to Wednesday: Persistent rain and thunderstorms likely, temps in upper 70s.
