Oklahoma wakes to blurred headlights and hazy outlines as patchy fog settles over parts of the region. Visibility drops quickly in spots, creating early travel concerns before conditions change again later today.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, areas north of I-44 face pockets of dense fog this morning. Some locations may see visibility fall below a mile. Drivers should slow down, use low beams, and allow extra stopping distance. Conditions improve by mid-morning as fog lifts and clouds thin.
By afternoon, attention shifts to wind. Southerly breezes strengthen steadily, especially across eastern Oklahoma. Winds increase further tonight as a cold front approaches. Gusts between 30 and 40 mph are expected, strongest in higher terrain southeast of Tulsa and into northwest Arkansas. Lightweight outdoor items should be secured before evening.
Thursday turns brighter but breezy. Northwest winds gust up to 25 mph after sunrise, making it feel cooler despite sunshine. Highs reach the upper 50s, then temperatures drop quickly after sunset. By Friday morning, lows fall near the upper 20s, offering a clear winter tease.
Friday stays sunny and calmer, with highs near 55. Roads dry out, but chilly mornings continue. Friday night remains mild for December, helping set the stage for a pleasant weekend.
Saturday and Sunday bring quiet weather. Sunshine dominates Saturday with highs near 67. Sunday stays mostly sunny and mild, near 59. While Oklahoma avoids snow for now, meteorologists continue tracking winter storms across the northern Plains that signal seasonal changes ahead.
Five-Day Outlook (Tulsa, OK):
• Thursday: Sunny, windy, high near 58
• Friday: Sunny, high near 55
• Saturday: Sunny, warmer, high near 67
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 59
• Monday: Partly sunny, high near 60
