Tulsa Weather: Rain and storm chances continue to linger for the weekend

This weekend, the upper-air pattern will shift and come from the northwest and that will keep an unsettled forecast going. A continued probability for showers and storms will persist both Saturday and Sunday, especially in the morning hours both days.

The threat of organized severe weather remains low, though one or two weekend storms could briefly intensify and produce strong winds. The primary concern will be periods of locally heavy downpours. Morning lows will be in the lower 70s with highs in the upper 80s. Abundant low-level moisture will push heat index values into the mid 90s over the weekend.

High Lake Levels a Concern

Due to recent heavy rainfall, lake levels remain exceptionally high.

If you’re planning to visit recreational areas this weekend, it’s a good idea to check conditions in advance, as some locations may be impacted.

Next Week:

Looking ahead to next week, the pattern stays warm and muggy, with morning lows in the 70s and highs in the lower 90s. A slight uptick in humidity is expected and heat index values could approach 100 by Tuesday.

Rain chances should remain minimal to start the week, but another approaching upper-level disturbance could bring another chance of storms by the middle of next week. This slightly unsettled pattern may hold for the next week or two before a mid-level ridge of high pressure becomes more dominant, leading to lower rain chances and rising temperatures.  

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