Tulsa, Oklahoma – Warm, windy air pushes across eastern Oklahoma before sunrise, carrying that charged feeling that often shows up a day or two before storms. Clouds move quickly overhead, and early travelers may notice damp, gritty air as moisture begins to return across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, today stays mostly sunny and warm with highs climbing into the upper 70s. Winds ease for a short stretch before shifting this afternoon, signaling the beginning of a more unsettled pattern that could affect early Thanksgiving travel. Tonight remains calm, but clouds increase steadily as low-level moisture surges north.
Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies with highs in the mid-70s. The key change arrives late in the day when instability builds over northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. A developing system may produce showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night, some strong, with hail the primary hazard. Drivers should watch for quick downpours and reduced visibility along I-44, U.S. 75, and routes into Owasso, Broken Arrow, and Claremore.
Thursday carries the highest impact. Heavy rain is likely, especially from morning into early afternoon, and a few storms could briefly intensify. While widespread severe weather is not guaranteed, the timing creates potential travel delays as many families begin their Thanksgiving trips. Rainfall rates may slow traffic and increase hydroplaning risks on major highways across eastern Oklahoma.
Showers taper Friday, leaving a quieter stretch for Saturday and Sunday. The weekend’s calmer pattern should give residents a helpful window for errands, decorating, or preparing for the colder air expected next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Tulsa, Oklahoma
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 74.
Wednesday Night: Chance of thunderstorms, low near 62.
Thursday: Heavy rain and storms likely, high near 68.
Friday: Chance of showers, high near 67.
Saturday: Partly cloudy, high near 62.
