Oklahoma – Blue skies are taking over Tulsa this morning, but the quiet weather won’t last forever. Warm sunshine is setting the stage for another stretch of summer heat, while forecasters continue watching for thunderstorms to return later in the week before temperatures surge toward dangerous levels by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, today will stay mostly sunny with a high near 91 degrees after a calm morning. Conditions remain dry through Tuesday, but a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops Wednesday afternoon, bringing brief downpours and lightning to portions of eastern Oklahoma.
The latest Hazardous Weather Outlook notes that while organized severe weather is not expected around Tulsa today, isolated thunderstorms remain possible across southeastern Oklahoma. By midweek, scattered afternoon storms could briefly affect travel on Interstate 44, U.S. Highway 75, the Creek Turnpike and Broken Arrow Expressway. Drivers should be prepared for reduced visibility during heavier showers and occasional lightning.
After the midweek storm chance passes, the pattern quickly shifts back toward hotter conditions. Highs climb to 93 degrees Thursday, 96 degrees Friday, 98 degrees Saturday, and could reach 100 degrees by Sunday. National weather discussions also point toward expanding above-normal temperatures across much of the southern Plains as the week progresses.
The National Weather Service indicates dangerous heat may become a growing concern by late week into the weekend. If you’re planning outdoor activities, schedule them during the morning, stay hydrated, and take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned locations. Never leave children or pets inside parked vehicles.
Long-range outlooks continue to favor above-normal temperatures during the next 6 to 10 days, signaling that summer heat is likely to remain firmly in place even after the midweek thunderstorm chances fade.
Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Today: Mostly sunny. High 91°F. Low 72°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 91°F. Low 73°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High 91°F. Low 73°F.
- Thursday: Sunny. High 93°F. Low 76°F.
- Friday: Sunny and hotter. High 96°F. Low 78°F.
