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Oklahoma-Arkansas Weather Alert: Tulsa 33° Frost, Sunday Rain Nov. 12-16
Oklahoma — Bright sunshine across eastern Oklahoma will give way to frosty mornings before another weather system brings rain and gusty winds this weekend. Tulsa could experience a 32 degree temperatu
By Claire Benton · 2026-11-12T10:42:38.535Z
Oklahoma — Bright sunshine across eastern Oklahoma will give way to frosty mornings before another weather system brings rain and gusty winds this weekend. Tulsa could experience a 32 degree temperature swing, with lows near 33 degrees Friday night and rain likely Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, a Hazardous Weather Outlook highlights frost and freeze potential across much of eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas Friday and Saturday mornings.
The outlook also identifies increasing wind potential Saturday night into Sunday, with gusts possibly reaching 25 to 30 mph.
Friday Brings Frost After a 65 Degree Afternoon Thursday's sunshine should push temperatures near 65 degrees, with north winds around 5 to 10 mph.
However, temperatures fall near 36 degrees Thursday night, with areas of frost developing after 3 a.m. Friday.
Friday, November 13, brings another sunny day, but temperatures reach only 55 degrees.
Areas of frost are expected before 9 a.m.
By Friday night, temperatures could fall to approximately 33 degrees, allowing patchy frost to develop after 9 p.m.
That represents a 32 degree difference from Thursday's daytime high.
For residents across Tulsa County, the colder conditions could threaten sensitive plants and unprotected vegetation.
Gardeners should consider covering vulnerable plants before temperatures fall.
Saturday Starts Frosty Before Winds Increase Saturday, November 14, begins with areas of frost before 8 a.m.
Mostly sunny skies should then help temperatures recover to approximately 56 degrees.
Southeast winds around 5 to 10 mph will accompany the milder afternoon.
However, conditions begin changing Saturday night.
Clouds increase, and a 30% chance of rain develops after midnight, with temperatures falling near 39 degrees.
The National Weather Service warns that gusty southeast winds could reach 25 to 30 mph as another storm system approaches.
Residents should secure lightweight outdoor decorations, trash containers and other loose objects.
Sunday Rain Could Affect Weekend Travel Sunday, November 15, brings the greatest precipitation chance in Tulsa's five day outlook.
Rain becomes likely before noon, with a 60% precipitation probability.
Temperatures should reach approximately 50 degrees, with southeast winds around 5 to 10 mph in the local point forecast.
Drivers traveling Interstate 44, US 169 and surrounding Tulsa area roads should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility during showers.
The broader Hazardous Weather Outlook highlights gusty winds, but it does not indicate a severe thunderstorm threat for Tulsa.
Sunday night brings a 30% chance of showers before midnight, followed by mostly cloudy skies and temperatures near 37 degrees.
Monday Brings Improving Conditions Monday, November 16, offers a return to mostly sunny skies.
Temperatures should climb near 55 degrees, with light winds.
Monday night remains cool, with lows around 36 degrees.
Tuesday brings additional sunshine and a high near 58 degrees.
The National Weather Service's broader outlook indicates polar air spreading across the central and eastern United States.
For Tulsa, the immediate concerns remain frost, changing temperatures and Sunday's developing rain system.
No accumulating snow is indicated in the supplied local outlook through Wednesday.