Oklahoma skies are brightening over Tulsa this morning, and the early chill is already fading. Temperatures started near 41 degrees but are climbing quickly under full sun. By afternoon, highs reach near 60, offering a brief February thaw across eastern Oklahoma.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, dry and sunny conditions dominate today with northeast winds between 5 and 10 mph. Clouds increase Thursday night, and a 20 percent chance of showers develops after midnight. Highs Thursday reach 68, well above seasonal norms.
The warming trend peaks Friday with highs near 64 and increasing rain chances. A 30 percent chance of showers develops during the day, then rain becomes likely Friday night as a cold front approaches. Precipitation chances climb to 70 percent.
Saturday turns wetter. Showers are expected much of the day with an 80 percent chance of rain and highs near 60. The Hazardous Weather Outlook highlights thunderstorm potential Thursday night through Saturday, along with heavy rainfall potential. Rainfall totals between 1 and 3 inches are possible across parts of eastern Oklahoma. Localized ponding may develop on I-44, U.S. 75, and low-lying streets.
Showers taper Saturday night into early Sunday before sunshine returns and highs rebound into the mid-60s. Early next week trends even warmer, with upper 60s to low 70s possible by Washington’s Birthday and into Tuesday. Longer-range signals show temperatures running 10 to 20 degrees above average late next week.
Five Day Outlook for Tulsa, Oklahoma:
Today: Sunny, high near 60.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low around 41.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 68.
Friday: Chance of showers, high near 64.
Saturday: Showers likely, high near 60.
