Tulsa, Okla. – A stormy start to meteorological fall is underway in eastern Oklahoma, where heavy rain and dangerous lightning continue into Tuesday morning. Drivers should prepare for flash flooding on low-lying roads and highways, including I-44, as repeated downpours move across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, showers and thunderstorms will remain in place overnight as a moist airmass lingers. The risk of flash flooding stays elevated because storms may repeatedly track over the same areas. Dangerous lightning also remains a concern, especially for travelers and outdoor activities.
Scattered showers will continue into early Tuesday before conditions gradually improve. Skies turn mostly sunny by the afternoon, with highs reaching near 80 degrees. Clear weather holds Tuesday night, bringing some relief from the stormy stretch.
The break in rain will last through midweek, with sunny skies Wednesday and Thursday. Storm chances return Saturday, with the potential for more localized downpours. Until then, residents should remain alert for ponding on roads, brief travel delays, and the possibility of sudden flooding during heavier bursts of rain tonight.
Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Tuesday: Morning showers, clearing to mostly sunny. High near 80. Low around 62.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 85. Low around 62.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 80. Low near 60.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 81. Low near 60.
- Saturday: Partly sunny with storm chances. High near 80. Low near 62.
