Rain With Possibly Severe Storms In Green Country Sunday

Storm changes return to Green Country on Sunday into Monday, with the main threats being strong wind.

Western Oklahoma has the highest chance of rain, but by Sunday evening, eastern Oklahoma including Tulsa and surrounding counties should get a decent amount of rainfall.

The temperatures remain mild for this time of year, but it doesn't last long. A heat wave is in the forecast for next week.

An early system could hit counties in northern Oklahoma between 8 a.m. and noon before moving northeast on Sunday.

Then, the larger storm system brings rain to Green Country around 6 p.m. as it progresses out of the state into the overnight hours.

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Wind speeds are only expected to reach a slower 3 mph, coming in from the southeast, with smaller gusts of wind appearing throughout the day that can reach 10 mph.

Storm chances and moderate rain are probable going further into the weekend, as storms are expected to roll into Green Country early Sunday morning.

What will the weather look like on Sunday?

Sunday will bring a moderate chance for rain and thunderstorms to reach the Tulsa metro, expected to arrive on early Sunday morning.

The highs for Sunday are going to level at around the low 90s raising the heat a little, as the lows are expected to stay in the low 70s.

Wind speeds will be coming from the southeast at speeds around 8 mph, with smaller gusts of wind coming in throughout the day at 18 mph.

EMSA HEAT SAFETY TIPS:

1. PRE-HYDRATION is key in preventing heat-related illness. Drink plenty of water or electrolyte replacement drinks several hours before and during long exposure to the summer heat.
2. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat if working outdoors, and take plenty of shade breaks.
3. No alcohol or caffeine.
4. If you do not have air conditioning, find a cooling station or public space (such as libraries or malls) during the day.
5. Don’t limit your use of air conditioning.
6. Use the buddy system if working outdoors and check on elderly neighbors.
7. Keep a cell phone on you at all times when outdoors, including walking, running daily errands, yard work or sports and physical activity.

Friday-Saturday will be quiet, but more storms are coming in for late Sunday which will increase our chances of a few strong to severe storms during that time frame.

Outages Across Oklahoma:

Northeast Oklahoma has various power companies and electric co-operatives, many with overlapping areas of coverage. Below is a link to various outage maps.

Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives Outage Map - (Note Several Smaller Co-ops Included)

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