Tulsa, Oklahoma – Severe storms capable of producing strong tornadoes could rapidly intensify across northeast Oklahoma this evening, putting more than 3.2 million residents at risk through 11 p.m. Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, a Tornado Watch is in effect for much of the region, including Tulsa, Bartlesville, Muskogee, and surrounding areas. The environment supports a couple of strong tornadoes, wind gusts up to 75 mph, and hail as large as softballs.
Storms are expected to develop and strengthen through the evening hours, with the greatest impacts likely along the I-44 corridor from Oklahoma City through Tulsa. Drivers could encounter sudden visibility drops, debris, and rapidly changing road conditions as storms move through.
Critical infrastructure, including power lines and tree cover in urban areas like Tulsa, faces an elevated risk of damage. Schools, hospitals, and emergency services across the region are preparing for potential outages and rapid warning issuance.
Residents should have multiple ways to receive warnings, move to interior rooms if warnings are issued, and avoid unnecessary travel after storms begin. This threat will continue through late evening, with additional warnings likely as storms organize.
