Tulsa, OK – A sweltering heat wave is bearing down on Tulsa today, with afternoon heat index values climbing to 106° across the region, including key roadways like I-44 and the Muskogee Turnpike. Residents should brace for dangerously high temperatures that can lead to heat-related illnesses.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service Tulsa office, the heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. today. Temperatures will feel particularly oppressive, especially in urban areas where concrete traps heat. Residents are urged to stay indoors, take frequent air-conditioned breaks, and hydrate throughout the day.
Friday night’s low will drop to around 75°, providing some relief, but the heat will return on Saturday with highs of 97°. The extended forecast shows slightly cooler conditions starting Sunday, with temperatures dipping into the upper 70s by Tuesday.
