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Oklahoma Severe Storms Nov. 2: 70 MPH Winds, Tornado Risk
Tulsa, OK – Millions of residents across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas could face dangerous overnight weather Monday, November 2, as strong to severe thunderstorms threaten damaging wind gus
By Cole Barrett · 2026-11-02T10:08:18.202Z
Tulsa, OK – Millions of residents across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas could face dangerous overnight weather Monday, November 2, as strong to severe thunderstorms threaten damaging wind gusts approaching 70 mph, quarter size hail, isolated tornadoes and potentially dangerous flash flooding through Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday afternoon and evening along an approaching cold front before spreading east and southeast overnight.
Forecasters have placed much of eastern Oklahoma under a Level 2 of 5 slight risk for severe thunderstorms , including Tulsa, Bartlesville, Muskogee, McAlester and surrounding communities.
The greatest concern is that the strongest storms may arrive while residents are sleeping , making it especially important to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
When Will the Strongest Storms Arrive? The National Weather Service outlined three primary timing windows:
Tulsa and northwest areas: Most likely between 7 p.m. Monday and midnight, potentially ending by 2 a.m. Muskogee and central areas: Most likely between 10 p.m. Monday and 3 a.m. Tuesday, potentially ending by 5 a.m. Fort Smith and eastern areas: Most likely between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. Tuesday, potentially ending by 9 a.m. Flash Flooding Adds Another Concern Forecasters also warn that unusually high atmospheric moisture could produce widespread rainfall totals of 0.5 to 2 inches , with isolated locations receiving more than 3 inches.
Repeated thunderstorms moving across the same communities could trigger flash flooding, particularly near low water crossings, creeks and flood prone roadways.
A Level 2 of 4 slight risk of excessive rainfall covers portions of northeast Oklahoma, including the Tulsa area.
Residents should secure outdoor objects, identify a safe interior shelter and ensure emergency alerts remain audible overnight.
Drivers should never attempt to cross flooded roads, even when water appears shallow.
The National Weather Service emphasizes that severe weather timing and storm intensity may change as the system develops.
Residents can monitor updated forecasts and warnings at weather.gov/Tulsa .