Tulsa, Okla. – Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to impact northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas beginning mid-morning Saturday, with the heaviest activity likely near and north of Interstate 40. Drivers across Tulsa and surrounding areas could encounter hail, damaging winds, and heavy downpours as the storm complex redevelops in the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, storm chances range from 20 to 60 percent, with the most widespread coverage from 6 a.m. through early afternoon. The threat may linger into Saturday night as new storms form along outflow boundaries. Forecasters warn that locally gusty winds, cloud-to-ground lightning, and periods of heavy rain could lead to dangerous travel and localized flooding.
Communities from Muskogee to Fayetteville should prepare for shifting conditions. Afternoon heating could intensify storm strength, raising the risk of hail and damaging winds. Emergency managers urge residents to monitor alerts, avoid flooded roadways, and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
Thunderstorm chances will continue into Sunday, with additional updates expected as conditions evolve.
Five Day Forecast for Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Saturday: Thunderstorms likely, highs near 84, gusty winds and hail possible.
- Sunday: Scattered storms, highs near 82, heavy rain at times.
- Monday: Partly sunny, isolated showers, highs near 85.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, highs near 88.
- Wednesday: Dry with highs near 89, light south winds.
