OKLAHOMA — Saturday morning is bringing the coldest start of the fall season so far to Oklahoma and North Texas. A strong cold front has pushed through the region, with Frost and Freeze Warnings in effect for parts of Oklahoma. Wind chills are dropping into the 20s across much of the state, a big change from the near 80 degree temperatures earlier in the week.
Northern and Eastern Oklahoma Feel Like the 20s
The coldest feels-like temperatures are found across northern and eastern Oklahoma. Tulsa is expected to feel like about 27 degrees on Saturday morning, while Stillwater comes in near 29 degrees.
Areas near the Kansas border could feel even colder, with readings around 21 degrees. McAlester is expected to feel like about 30 degrees, while Oklahoma City and Ada both come in near 32 degrees.
Western Arkansas Also Wakes Up to Cold Wind Chills
The cold air also stretches into western Arkansas, where Fayetteville is expected to feel like around 23 degrees. Fort Smith and Mena are both forecast to feel like about 27 degrees on Saturday morning.
Southeast Oklahoma will also be cold, with Idabel near 32 degrees. Texarkana sits in the 30s along the Arkansas and Texas border.
North Texas Feels Like the 30s and Low 40s
North Texas will be slightly milder but still chilly. Ardmore, Denison, and Paris are all expected to feel like about 35 degrees Saturday morning…