Oklahoma – Cold air bites at exposed skin this morning as steady northwest winds sweep across open ground, rattling signs and bending bare tree branches. Sunlight helps, but it does little to mask the winter feel settling in across eastern Oklahoma.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, north to northwest winds will gust near 30 mph at times today, especially across higher terrain and open areas. The winds lower humidity and raise limited fire weather concerns this afternoon, even as temperatures climb into the lower 50s.
In Tulsa, the breeze keeps wind chills in the 20s early, then near the 40s by midday. High-profile vehicles may feel the push along I-44, U.S. 75, and the Broken Arrow Expressway. Loose objects should be secured, and drivers should expect sudden crosswinds on elevated roadways.
Conditions remain dry and sunny, helping visibility and overall travel. As winds ease later today, temperatures fall quickly after sunset. Lows drop near 30 degrees tonight, setting up a chilly start to Sunday morning with frost possible on untreated surfaces.
Sunday brings calmer weather and sunshine, but winter remains in control. Highs stay in the 40s, then rebound sharply by Monday as warmer air moves in. Early next week feels almost springlike, with highs reaching the 60s before another front arrives midweek.
By Wednesday, gusty winds return with cooler air, reinforcing the back-and-forth January pattern. Any moisture from recent days could refreeze during colder mornings, creating isolated slick spots on bridges and shaded roads.
Meteorologists continue tracking midweek wind potential, though no significant hazards are expected beyond that. Feeling the wind where you are? Share what conditions look like around Tulsa today.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Tulsa, Oklahoma
Saturday: Sunny and windy. High near 51.
Sunday: Sunny and cooler. High near 47.
Monday: Sunny and warmer. High near 63.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 65.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High near 56.
