Oklahoma — A pale, warm dawn rises over Tulsa, washing the dry fields and rooftops in a soft orange glow while a steady south breeze ripples across parking lots and open grass. The air feels mild but restless, the kind of setup that often precedes sharper changes as November deepens. Roads stay dry for commuters, yet wind nudges higher profile vehicles and kicks loose dust along construction zones.
Residents should avoid any burning today and Saturday, especially west of Highway 75 where conditions turn more sensitive. Be ready for gusts building through the afternoon. Light debris may move across yards, and any spark could spread quickly. According to the National Weather Service Tulsa office, humidity drops farther on Saturday as temperatures climb into the low 80s, pushing fire danger higher across northeast Oklahoma and far northwest Arkansas.
Sunny skies dominate the weekend, giving families comfortable weather for early holiday travel, leaf cleanup, and outdoor events. To be fair, this stretch feels more like late September than mid-November, but models hint at subtle changes ahead. A boundary lifts north Sunday night, shifting winds again. While fire concerns may ease slightly, moisture begins creeping back into the area.
Monday brings another warm push toward the upper 70s and lower 80s. According to forecasters, a 20 percent chance of showers or storms may develop as southerly flow strengthens. Those chances grow by Tuesday and Wednesday as deeper Gulf moisture arrives. A possible changeover is not expected, but heavier rain pockets could slow pre-Thanksgiving travel on I-44, I-40, and local arterials. Drivers should watch for ponding in the usual low spots and reduced visibility in heavier showers.
Early winter signals remain faint for now, but November patterns often shift abruptly. After all, this is the season when surprises can land quickly.
Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, OK:
Sat: 83/53 – Sunny; breezy south winds.
Sun: 75/52 – Sunny; east wind increasing.
Mon: 80/57 – Warm; slight storm chance late.
Tue: 67/50 – Mostly sunny; light rain possible.
Wed: 60/56 – Cloudy; scattered showers, travel impacts possible.
