TULSA, OKLA — Overcast skies and cool conditions are with us for the afternoon with highs in the 60s to around 70° and a slight chance of a shower. A few breaks in the cloud deck are possible late in the day.
Another widespread round of rain is expected to arrive Thursday morning as a new upper-level weather system moves into the region from the southwest. Although severe thunderstorms are not anticipated, periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through the day and though Thursday night. Localized flooding may develop if heavier rain bands persist through much of the day. Widespread 1/2" to 1 1/2" rainfall totals look likely, but some local amounts may range between 3" to 5" of rain. Temperatures will remain well below average as highs will range from mid 60s to mid 70s across the region.
We may get a brief break through Friday afternoon, but we'll keep a slight chance of a shower or storm in the forecast.
Rain and storms become likely again Friday night into Saturday morning with more periods of wet weather possible later into the weekend. The timing of the rain will become clearer in the coming days.
The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue into Memorial Day as well.
Severe weather potential is still expected to remain limited because upper-level winds will stay relatively weak. However, the atmosphere will remain unusually moisture-rich, meaning thunderstorms will be capable of producing very heavy rainfall in a short amount of time. This could increase the risk for flash flooding, flooded low-water crossings, rising creeks and rivers, and possibly river flooding in flood-prone areas. Be mindful of any lightning as well.
A gradual warming trend is expected heading into the weekend and early next week. Those readings return to near-average over the weekend with highs in the lower 80s.
Unsettled weather likely continues well into next week with additional chances for showers and storms.
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