TULSA, Okla. – Unseasonably hot temperatures will grip eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas through at least midweek, with little relief in sight until late next week. Highs across the region are expected to run well above normal, topping out near the upper 90s in Tulsa by Monday and Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, the extended stretch of hot, dry weather will persist until Wednesday, when slight rain chances may finally return. Fort Smith, Fayetteville, and McAlester are also forecast to see highs climbing into the 90s, with overnight lows in the 60s to low 70s offering little relief.
The combination of heat and dry conditions may place stress on crops and elevate fire danger in rural areas. Forecasters urge outdoor workers, athletes, and residents spending extended time outside to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks during the afternoon heat. Drivers are advised to exercise caution along rural roads, where dry grass and brush could ignite quickly.
Rain chances do not meaningfully increase until the middle or latter part of next week, when scattered showers and thunderstorms may help break the dry pattern.
Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Saturday: High 93, Low 71, mostly sunny
- Sunday: High 96, Low 71, hot and dry
- Monday: High 98, Low 71, unseasonably warm
- Tuesday: High 97, Low 71, continued heat
- Wednesday: High 94, Low 69, small chance of showers late
