Tulsa, OK – Oklahoma kicks off the new week with classic spring volatility, as Tulsa braces for gusty winds, fire weather risks, and thunderstorms building midweek.
Monday brings clear skies and highs near 77°F, but southwesterly winds gusting up to 25 mph will elevate fire risks across northeast Oklahoma, especially along the I-44 corridor. According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, low humidity combined with dry fuels creates a high potential for rapid fire spread, particularly during the afternoon.
Tuesday continues the warming trend, with highs reaching 80°F and mostly sunny skies, but changes arrive by Wednesday night. A stalled frontal boundary will introduce increasing chances for rain and storms, with potential for heavy rainfall in areas south of I-40.
From Wednesday night through Saturday, daily thunderstorm chances rise, peaking Friday and Saturday with up to a 50% chance of storms, strong winds, and locally heavy rainfall. Although widespread severe weather is not forecast yet, residents should monitor updates closely as storm tracks evolve.
5-Day Tulsa Weather Snapshot:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 80°F, calm wind shifting northeast.
- Wednesday: Sunny early, 20% chance of showers by night, low 55°F.
- Thursday: 30% chance of storms, high 80°F, gusts up to 25 mph.
- Friday: 50% chance of thunderstorms, high 73°F, breezy.
- Saturday: 50% chance of showers and storms, high near 80°F.
