US National Weather Service Tulsa Oklahoma

10/17/2026

The latest Climate Prediction Center outlook into late-October leans toward wetter-than-normal conditions across eastern Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas. Odds also favor above-normal temperatures, continuing the warmer-than-average trend the region has experienced since last January.

10/16/2026

The first frosty morning of the fall season is on deck for some areas Saturday, with parts of Osage, Pawnee and Washington counties in northeast Oklahoma most favored. If you have sensitive plants outdoors that may be harmed by frost, prepare to take steps to protect them. Additional frost potential exists Sunday morning in northern areas.

10/16/2026

[12:20 AM - 10/16/26] A Wind Advisory has been issued for higher terrain areas of NW AR and far SE OK from 4 AM until 1 PM today (Friday). Sustained northerly wind speeds around 15 to 20 mph will be common, and wind gusts as high as 45 mph will be possible in the advisory area.

10/16/2026

The first frosty morning of the fall season may be on deck for some areas Saturday, with areas north and west of I-44 most favored. If you have sensitive plants outdoors that may be harmed by frost, keep an eye on forecasts through Friday and prepare to take steps to protect them.

10/15/2026

[4:45 pm - 10/15/26] Showers and a few storms are developing well ahead of the cold front in parts of southeast Oklahoma this afternoon. Expect isolated lightning and potential for brief moderate rain.

10/15/2026

[3:10 pm - 10/15/26] Check out what the weather has in store for the next few days.

An end to the rainy period and the first real fall cooldown is in s...

10/15/2026

Strong north winds will accompany a strong cold front Thursday night through Friday, with gusts of 25 to 40 mph.

10/15/2026

Rain won't completely end, but showers and pockets of rain will become less through early afternoon. Expect the showers and an occasional thunderstorm to redevelop later this afternoon (after 5 pm) as a cold front pushes into the area. The weather risk will be low with this activity, however an isolated thunderstorm or heavy downpour will remain possible.

10/15/2026

Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms continue to move northeast across northeast Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas this morning. Additional rainfall amounts approaching 1" will be possible with the heaviest activity. Watch for ponding of water on roads.

10/15/2026

[6:40 AM 10/15/26] Widespread showers and scattered storms will continue across much of northeast Oklahoma and into far northwest Arkansas this morning with lesser coverage across far southeast Oklahoma. Periods of heavy rain will impact the morning commute for areas north of Interstate 40. Allow extra drive time.