Tulsa, OK – Severe thunderstorms are expected to hit eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas late Tuesday afternoon through the night, according to the National Weather Service in Tulsa. The storm system is forecast to bring large hail and damaging winds, with the greatest risk in eastern Oklahoma.
According to the NWS, storm chances will rise in the afternoon and persist into the overnight hours. Large hail is the primary severe threat, followed by locally strong winds. Areas including Tulsa, Muskogee, and Fayetteville are under a severe weather watch until at least 1 a.m. Wednesday.
Severe storm chances expand across northwest Arkansas as well, with heavy rainfall anticipated. The NWS notes that the severe threat will diminish as the night progresses, with conditions improving by early Wednesday morning. However, residents are encouraged to remain alert and take safety precautions, especially if warnings are issued.
The NWS advises the public to stay informed through weather alerts and local updates. Rainfall could impact morning commutes and localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.
