Tulsa, Okla. – Drivers across eastern Oklahoma face dangerous travel conditions today as storms drench the region, raising the risk of flash flooding through Thursday morning. Water may cover portions of I-44, U.S. 75, and secondary highways, making morning commutes hazardous.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, repeated rounds of thunderstorms will continue today into Thursday, producing heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and localized flooding. A Flood Watch remains in effect for much of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas until 7 a.m. Thursday, September 25.
Communities including Tulsa, Muskogee, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith could see rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches. Low-lying areas, small creeks, and urban roadways will be most at risk. Emergency officials urge residents to avoid flooded roads, charge devices in case of power outages, and prepare alternate routes for travel.
The most intense storms are expected to flare this afternoon into tonight as a strong upper system moves through the region. This will raise the potential for damaging winds and flash flooding along with frequent lightning. Flooding may develop quickly in already saturated areas.
Conditions will improve by late Thursday as the system exits east. Drier and warmer fall weather is expected by the weekend, bringing relief after several stormy days.
Five Day Forecast for Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. High near 85°F.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers. High near 75°F. Flood Watch continues.
- Thursday: Showers taper early. High near 79°F. Flood risk ends by morning.
- Friday: Sunny and dry. High near 83°F.
- Saturday: Mostly clear skies. High near 84°F.
