Tulsa, OK – A thick blanket of morning clouds hangs low over Green Country this Saturday as a humid breeze drifts across the Arkansas River and damp pavement glistens under scattered headlights. Early Thanksgiving travel picks up along I-44, and the air feels charged as deeper Gulf moisture pushes north.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, storms are likely later today, especially after midnight, as instability rises across eastern Oklahoma. Travelers should prepare for pockets of heavy rain and lightning that may develop quickly along major routes into Broken Arrow, Owasso, and Sand Springs. Slow your pace, allow extra braking distance, and keep devices charged in case alerts arrive during early drives.
According to forecasters, Thursday brings higher storm coverage as a stronger disturbance lifts from the desert southwest. Models hint at another round Thursday night with heavier rainfall possible and a few embedded thunderstorms. Localized street flooding could appear in low-lying areas near creeks and older neighborhoods. Friday keeps a chance for lingering showers before a gradual drying trend moves in with west winds.
To be fair, this is a classic late-November pattern for Oklahoma, but after all, fast-moving lines often surprise early holiday travelers. While temperatures stay warm, a subtle “winter tease” may develop early next week as cooler air slides south behind the departing system, especially north of Tulsa.
The weekend improves as Saturday trends partly sunny with calmer breezes. Sunday stays mostly sunny with mild highs and manageable humidity—helpful for errands, planning trips, or getting ahead on Thanksgiving meals.
Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, OK:
Sat: 74/61 – Partly sunny; storms late.
Sun: 64/45 – Mostly sunny; breezy.
Mon: 60/40 – 20% showers; cooler.
Tue: 61/40 – Mostly cloudy; slight rain chance.
Wed: 62/41 – Mild; stray showers possible.
