Sunny Sunday in Tulsa before stormy week brings heavy rain, severe threats
Sunny Sunday Brings a Break from May’s Rain
After weeks of showers, Sunday is bringing a welcome break across Oklahoma. Skies are clearing in Tulsa, and temperatures are climbing into the low-to-mid 80s, making the day ideal for outdoor plans like swimming or walking the dog. While a few lingering showers were still visible early this morning, especially south of the metro in areas like McAlester, Kiowa, and Atoka. Those storms are drifting into Texas and weakening. By midday, most of the state will be under clear or partly cloudy skies.
Humidity remains slightly elevated this morning but will drop through the afternoon. Temperatures across the region are expected to peak in the mid-80s, with sunshine dominating for much of the day. Tonight’s lows will settle into the 60s, keeping conditions pleasant and seasonally typical. Monday will bring warm weather with highs in the upper 80s.
Storms Return Tuesday with a Wet Week Ahead
The break from rain will be brief, however, as a more active weather pattern returns Tuesday. Forecasters are tracking a system that will bring widespread thunderstorms across a large area, including northeastern Oklahoma, Tulsa, and parts of Oklahoma City. Tuesday carries a low-end severe threat with potential for damaging winds and hail, though exact storm strength will depend on how the system develops.
After Tuesday’s storms, rain chances will hold steady from Wednesday through Friday, and even into the weekend. Some areas could see up to 5 inches of rain by the end of the week, especially in northeastern Oklahoma. A cold front will follow Tuesday’s storm system, briefly cooling highs into the 70s on Wednesday before temperatures return to the 80s heading into next weekend.
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