Tulsa, Oklahoma – A multi-day severe weather event will unfold across eastern Oklahoma through Monday night, bringing the risk of damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, storms are expected to develop late Saturday afternoon and increase in intensity through Sunday and Monday. The greatest threat arrives Monday, with an elevated tornado potential, hail up to softball size, and wind gusts reaching 70 mph or more.
Communities including Tulsa, Muskogee, McAlester, and Fort Smith are in the path of the most significant activity. The severe storm risk escalates from a slight category on Saturday to enhanced by Monday. Areas along I-40 and U.S. 69 should prepare for travel disruptions, possible power outages, and flash flooding.
The Tulsa NWS office urges residents to review their emergency plans, stay weather-aware, and avoid non-essential travel during active storms. Keep phones charged and have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially overnight when storms may continue.
This storm system could mirror high-impact events from previous Mays. More updates are expected throughout the weekend as timing and impacts become clearer. Warnings remain in effect through late Monday night.
