Tulsa, Oklahoma – A round of thunderstorms will roll into central and eastern Oklahoma starting Sunday morning, bringing a renewed threat of torrential downpours and flash flooding across the region. Drivers in Tulsa and nearby communities should be prepared for heavy rain and possible ponding on low-lying roads between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, with the risk for localized flash flooding highest west of U.S. 75.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, a storm complex pushing out of the southern Rockies will target central Oklahoma early Sunday, with the eastern edge potentially impacting areas as far east as Muskogee and Bartlesville. Storm coverage will intensify Sunday evening and overnight as another wave of storms tracks south out of Kansas, bringing repeated rounds of rain through Monday. The primary hazards include torrential downpours, dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning, and gusty winds. Local officials are urging residents to monitor local conditions, avoid flooded roadways, and seek shelter indoors when lightning is present.
Sunday’s storm threat lingers into Monday with periods of rain and thunderstorms expected during the day. School and work commutes may be slowed by standing water on roads, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Residents should keep cell phones charged and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts…