Tulsa Weather: Sunny and warm, with a break from the rain
After a brief break from high humidity in the middle of the week, Tulsa and much of Oklahoma will feel the heat and rising moisture again later this week.
Wednesday
By Wednesday morning, a southerly low-level flow will quickly return across Oklahoma, bringing increasing moisture throughout the day. Expect a mix of sun and clouds along with southeasterly breezes between 7 and 12 miles per hour.
Wednesday morning temperatures will be pleasant for early July, and start in the mid to upper 60s with afternoon highs climbing into the lower 90s.
Local heat index values are still expected to remain only a degree or two above daytime high projections by Wednesday afternoon.
There is a low-end chance (less than 20%) of a few showers or storms developing during the day. However, if the front lifting northward remains intact Wednesday rain chances could be slightly higher than currently forecast.
Thursday
Thursday morning lows will be in the lower to mid-70s, with highs in the lower 90s. Combined with local evapotranspiration, heat index values will range from 98 to near 105 along with a sunshine and cloud mix. Southeast winds will remain around 7 to 15 miles per hour.
A low chance of thunderstorms will continue Thursday, but probabilities near or less than 20% for most locations. Even though probabilities are low, any mature thunderstorm that develops on Thursday can produce locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
4th of July
On Friday, July 4th, afternoon highs will reach the mid-90s, with heat index values nearing 105°. South to southwest winds will continue at 10 to 15 m.p.h. Heat stress concerns will increase throughout the day.
A low-end chance (less than 20%) of a pop-up thunderstorm remains in the forecast.
For Friday evening activities between 9:00 and 11:00 PM, temperatures will range in the mid 80s, with a steady south breeze.
Weekend Outlook
This weekend, the mid-level ridge of high pressure will weaken as a trough approaches from the west across the Central Plains.
This will result in warm and muggy conditions, with heat index values ranging from 104° to near 107°. Heat advisories may be needed for parts of the weekend.
Daytime highs will remain in the lower to mid-90s. As the upper-level trough crosses the region, a weak surface boundary is expected to develop and slowly move southward, bringing increased chances for organized thunderstorms across southern Kansas and parts of northern Oklahoma.
The highest storm chances currently appear to be late Saturday night through Sunday morning and midday.
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