Tulsa, OK – Drivers across eastern Oklahoma could face slick roads and lightning delays by Tuesday evening as storm chances increase. The National Weather Service warns that thunderstorms may bring gusty winds and heavy downpours, especially near the I-44 corridor from Tulsa to Muskogee. Officials urge residents to limit non-essential travel during peak storm hours and to keep devices charged in case of power outages.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, scattered storms remain possible through Monday night, but a stronger round is expected to build Tuesday afternoon. Forecasters say isolated severe storms could develop by midweek as a cold front pushes into the region. That front will keep rain chances in place through at least Friday, with lightning the main hazard.
Communities from Tulsa to Fayetteville, Arkansas, should expect repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms, especially in the afternoons and evenings. Localized flooding on low-lying roads and rural highways is possible, and drivers on I-44, U.S. 75, and U.S. 69 may face reduced visibility.
Residents should monitor weather alerts closely, secure outdoor items, and avoid outdoor activities during lightning storms. Spotter activation is not expected yet, but updates may follow if storm intensity increases.
Storm chances taper by the weekend, though another system could bring renewed rain late Sunday into early next week.
Five Day Forecast for Tulsa, OK:
- Tuesday: Sunny early, storms possible late. High 93°F, low 70°F.
- Wednesday: Showers and storms likely. High 91°F, low 68°F.
- Thursday: 50% chance of storms. High 84°F, low 66°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, 20% storm chance. High 83°F, low 65°F.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy with scattered storms late. High 83°F, low 65°F.
