Tulsa, OK – Residents across Northeast Oklahoma should prepare for a stormy start to the week, with the strongest thunderstorms expected to arrive Monday evening and continue overnight, according to the National Weather Service in Tulsa.
Forecasters reported scattered storms moving through the area Monday morning, with activity expected to diminish by afternoon. However, conditions will become more favorable for severe thunderstorms later tonight, particularly across Tulsa, Bartlesville, Miami, and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service, threats include gusty winds up to 70 mph, cloud-to-ground lightning, heavy downpours, and hail up to quarter-size. A limited tornado threat is also in play. The highest risk period extends from 7 p.m. Monday through early Tuesday morning.
Areas in northeast Oklahoma, including Tulsa County, Rogers County, and Washington County, face a 50–70% chance of storms overnight. Farther south, probabilities range from 20–40%. Forecasters caution that a few storms could become strong to severe, producing localized damage and travel disruptions.
Officials urge residents to monitor forecasts, remain indoors during lightning, and avoid flooded roadways. The National Weather Service also advises having multiple ways to receive weather alerts overnight, when storms may strike while many are asleep.
Storm chances are expected to linger periodically through Wednesday, with the greatest impacts focused on tonight.
