Tulsa, Oklahoma – Scattered thunderstorms pushed through northeastern Oklahoma early Thursday, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, and localized flash flooding to the Tulsa metro and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, storms began developing before dawn and are expected to continue shifting southeast through the morning hours. These slow-moving cells are capable of producing strong to severe wind gusts and pockets of intense rainfall, which may lead to street flooding, especially in low-lying areas and poor drainage zones.
Areas along I-44 from Tulsa to Miami are seeing the heaviest downpours, with rainfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour in some neighborhoods. Drivers are urged to avoid flooded roads and to use caution during the morning commute.
Localized flooding is also possible near Muskogee, Bartlesville, and McAlester as the system moves through eastern Oklahoma. Emergency managers warn residents to remain alert and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
The threat of flooding will diminish by early afternoon, but scattered showers could persist into the evening. Additional alerts may be issued if rainfall intensifies or new storms develop.
