Tulsa, Okla. – Patriot Day events across Tulsa on Thursday will unfold under sunny skies and sweltering heat as temperatures climb to 95 degrees. Crowds honoring September 11 should prepare for dry air, light winds, and rising temperatures that will stretch into the weekend. Staying hydrated and limiting time outdoors during the hottest hours of the day will be critical.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, storms that brushed far northwest Arkansas overnight will dissipate, leaving eastern Oklahoma with a prolonged stretch of dry weather. Winds will remain light, generally from the south at 5 to 10 mph, and skies will stay mostly clear into next week.
Travelers using U.S. Highway 75 and I-244 around Tulsa should be alert for heavy midday traffic near memorial sites Thursday. With temperatures approaching the mid-90s, vehicles left in direct sunlight could reach dangerous heat levels quickly. Emergency officials remind residents to never leave children or pets unattended in cars.
The dry pattern will dominate beyond Thursday, with highs peaking between 94 and 96 degrees through Sunday. A weak ridge of high pressure is expected to hold, keeping rainfall chances near zero across northeastern Oklahoma. Heat-sensitive groups should continue to take precautions as daily highs stay well above seasonal averages.
More updates will follow if conditions change, but for now, Thursday and the days ahead look hot, sunny, and dry.
Five Day Forecast for Tulsa, Oklahoma:
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 94, south wind 5–10 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, high near 96, low around 70.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 95, south wind 5–10 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 94, low around 71.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 93, calm winds.
