TULSA, Okla. – Residents across eastern Oklahoma may need to move their Labor Day festivities indoors as a soggy weather pattern brings chances for showers and thunderstorms through the holiday weekend. The unsettled conditions could create damp cookouts and slick roadways for holiday travelers, particularly in the Tulsa metro area, putting a damper on the unofficial end of summer.
According to the National Weather Service, the highest probability for rain arrives Saturday night, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 10 p.m. Scattered storm chances will linger into Sunday and Labor Day, primarily during the afternoon hours, keeping outdoor plans in question. Rainfall amounts are expected to be light, though any storm could produce brief, heavy downpours.
While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, any thunderstorm could produce dangerous lightning. Drivers on I-44 and the Creek Turnpike should exercise caution as roads may become slippery unexpectedly. Officials advise having a backup plan for holiday gatherings and monitoring local weather updates before heading out for barbecues or lake activities. This weekend’s rain is accompanied by milder temperatures, with highs struggling to break 80 degrees, a trend expected to continue into early September. The rain is expected to clear the area by Tuesday.
Five Day Forecast for Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 67. Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of storms before 1 p.m. High near 78. Labor Day: Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. High near 79. Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant with a high near 79. Wednesday: Sunny with a high near 82.
