Tulsa, Oklahoma – Isolated thunderstorms with dangerous lightning could disrupt parts of Southeast Oklahoma and West Central Arkansas on Tuesday, with more rain chances returning by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, limited thunderstorm activity is expected to continue through Tuesday in areas near the Oklahoma-Arkansas border. The main hazard is lightning, especially for cities like McAlester, Fort Smith, and Poteau. Severe weather isn’t expected, but residents should stay weather-aware and avoid outdoor activity during any storm bursts.
Tuesday’s high near Tulsa will climb to 87°F with sunny skies, but southeast winds gusting up to 20 mph could signal incoming instability. While overnight hours will remain mostly calm and clear, Friday and Saturday could bring renewed thunderstorm activity across the region. Commuters on major corridors like US-69 and I-40 should monitor updates closely as the week progresses.
The midweek period from Wednesday to Thursday looks stable, offering sunny skies and highs in the mid-to-upper 80s. But starting Friday, the weather becomes unsettled once again, with the NWS calling for increased chances of showers and thunderstorms — especially Saturday night into Sunday.
Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 87°F, gusts up to 20 mph
- Wednesday: Sunny, high of 91°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 85°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high of 87°F
- Saturday: Sunny with thunderstorm chances late, high near 86°F
