Tulsa Forecast: Summer-like warmth hangs on
More Summerlike Temperatures
The mid-upper level ridge of high pressure will strengthen over the region over the next 24 hours. This will lead to another big warm-up, with highs climbing into the upper 80s to even some lower 90s today.
Will Friday be just as warm?
Yes, it looks like Friday will be just about as toasty as Thursday. There will again be a very slim chance of an isolated shower in one or two spots Friday morning, but the late summer temperatures will quickly kick back in after that.
Highs will be back in the upper 80s to around 90 Friday afternoon with a light but steady southeast breeze. We'll have warm conditions Friday evening for high school football games.
Any chance for a weekend shower?
The short answer is no. An upper level trough will develop over the far western U.S. by Friday afternoon and begin moving east toward the central Plains by Sunday.
As it approaches, the ridge over our area will weaken and shift slightly, allowing a low-end chance for a few showers or storms, mainly across southwestern Kansas and possibly into northwestern Oklahoma.
The best window for any rain in this area appears to be heading into Monday. A weak boundary will be pushing into southern Kansas during this timeframe, but it appears fairly likely that the front will not make it to Green Country by early next week.
A few showers could drift out of southern Kansas into far northern Oklahoma on Monday as that weak front stalls out. By the middle to late portions of next week, a more noticeable weather pattern shift could be trying to develop.
Weekend Temperatures?
Temperatures over the weekend will remain above seasonal averages, with morning lows in the mid-60s and afternoon highs in the upper 80s.
Southeast winds will increase Friday through Sunday, ranging from 15 to 20 mph as the pressure gradient increases.
Any Changes Next Week?
As we move into early next week, the ridge may briefly reestablish itself before weakening again. A stronger trough and associated cold front are expected to approach the region by Tuesday or Wednesday.
This system could bring a few storms and a modest cool-down, though significant cold air is not expected at this time.
What’s the Friday Night Football Forecast?
Games will kick off with temperatures in the lower 80s and wrap up in the mid to upper 70s. We'll have a light but steady southeast breeze around 10 mph.
College Football Weekend Lineup
Kent State at University of Oklahoma
Location: Norman, OK
Kickoff: Saturday at 3:00 PM
Oklahoma State at Arizona
Location: Tucson, AZ
Kickoff: Saturday at 2:00 PM CT
University of Tulsa at Memphis
Location: Memphis, TN
Kickoff: Saturday at 7:00 PM CT
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