Tulsa, Oklahoma – Summer skies could turn volatile by early afternoon Sunday as thunderstorms with dangerous lightning move into eastern Oklahoma. Residents across Tulsa and nearby cities should prepare for brief heavy rain, thunder, and limited outdoor visibility during peak travel and event hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, storm activity is expected to begin around 1 p.m. Sunday, with a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms continuing into the evening. While the storms may remain isolated, lightning risks and downpours could disrupt travel along I-44 and outdoor plans in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Owasso.
Storms are expected to stay scattered through Tuesday, with the most active periods during the late afternoon and evening hours. Monday and Tuesday afternoons also carry a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms, while overnight conditions will generally remain partly cloudy and humid.
Daytime highs will hover near 90°F to 92°F through midweek, with humidity keeping heat indices close to uncomfortable levels. While no severe weather is forecast at this time, residents should remain weather-aware and limit exposure during lightning events.
Conditions begin to settle Wednesday and Thursday, offering sunnier skies and highs in the mid-90s.
🌤 Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, OK (July 6–11):
- Sunday: 30% chance of PM thunderstorms. High near 90°F. Light south wind.
- Monday: 30% chance of PM storms. High near 91°F. Calm morning winds.
- Tuesday: 30% chance of PM storms. High near 92°F. Light south breeze.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight chance of showers at night. High near 95°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot. High near 95°F. Low storm chances return Friday.
