Tulsa, Oklahoma – Severe storms are set to drench eastern Oklahoma by Monday afternoon, bringing wind gusts up to 30 mph and a high flood risk in low-lying areas. The National Weather Service has placed Tulsa and surrounding counties under an elevated thunderstorm risk with possible damaging winds and isolated flooding.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, storms will likely strengthen by mid-afternoon Monday and continue into Monday night, especially along major corridors like U.S. 75 and I-44. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are expected, with locally higher totals where storms linger. The region may also experience brief power outages or ponding on roads during the evening commute.
Communities including Broken Arrow, Bixby, and Owasso should prepare for severe storm activity through Monday night. Wind gusts could reach up to 30 mph. Monday’s high near 83°F will add to the instability, with conditions favorable for hail and even isolated tornadoes east of Tulsa.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, skies begin to clear with a calmer high near 79°F and light northwest winds. However, another round of showers is likely Thursday, with continued thunderstorm chances through Saturday.
5-Day Outlook (Tulsa)
- Tuesday [May 20]: Becoming sunny, high 79°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 79°F
- Thursday: Partly sunny, 30% chance of storms late, high 73°F
- Friday: More rain possible, high near 74°F
- Saturday: Afternoon storms possible, high near 83°F
