Tulsa Weather Radar
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Tulsa Live Weather Radar
Tulsa Hourly Weather Forecast
Tulsa 7-Day Weather Forecast
Tulsa Weather Overview
Tulsa weather radar provides live tracking for severe storms across northeastern Oklahoma. Located in the heart of Tornado Alley, Tulsa relies on weather radar to monitor tornadoes, thunderstorms, and flash flooding that can develop with little warning. The Tulsa weather radar map updates every 10 minutes, showing precipitation intensity and storm movement across the metro area.
Doppler radar technology helps Tulsa residents track severe weather as it approaches from the west and southwest. During peak tornado season from March through June, Tulsa weather radar becomes essential for safety planning. The National Weather Service office in Tulsa (WFO TSA) uses radar data to issue tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm alerts across the region.
Tulsa's humid subtropical climate brings 41 inches of annual precipitation, with severe weather threats year-round. Spring storms produce damaging hail, high winds, and tornadoes—Tulsa County averages 2-3 tornadoes annually. The Memorial Day 1984 flood dropped 15 inches of rain overnight, killing 14 people and causing $180 million in damage. Winter ice storms can paralyze the city for days, as seen in December 2007 when power outages affected hundreds of thousands.
Live Tulsa weather radar helps commuters, outdoor enthusiasts, and emergency planners make informed decisions. Whether tracking storms approaching ONEOK Field or monitoring conditions along the Arkansas River, real-time radar data keeps Tulsa prepared when weather turns severe.
Tulsa Weather Risks & Safety
Tornado Risk
Tornadoes hit Tulsa hardest in spring and early summer, when warm Gulf air slams into cooler northern fronts. Supercell thunderstorms can spin up EF2+ tornadoes with very little lead time. On radar, rotation signatures inside storm cells give you a few critical minutes to reach shelter. Tulsa averages several tornado warnings per year — know where your safe room or interior closet is before you need it.
Severe Thunderstorm Risk
Severe thunderstorms roll through Tulsa regularly, especially spring through early fall. Expect damaging winds above 58 mph, large hail, and dangerous lightning. The radar shows you each storm cell's position, movement, and intensity — so you can tell if one is headed your way. When a thunderstorm warning drops for Tulsa, get indoors and away from windows until it passes.
Ice Storm Risk
Ice storms are rare in Tulsa but devastating when they hit. A quarter-inch of freezing rain coats everything — roads turn into skating rinks, power lines snap, trees come down. The radar shows whether you're getting rain, freezing rain, sleet, or snow — that distinction is critical. When Tulsa gets an ice storm warning, stay off the roads and prepare for power outages that could last several days.
Flooding & Flash Flood Risk
Flash flooding is Tulsa's most persistent weather hazard. Slow-moving thunderstorms or tropical moisture can dump enough rain to overwhelm drainage systems within hours — especially in paved urban areas where water has nowhere to go. Check the radar to see where the heaviest rain is falling and which areas to avoid. The standing rule: turn around, don't drown. Never drive through flooded roads, even if they look shallow.
How to Use Tulsa Weather Radar
Check Current Conditions
Start with the weather status bar at the top of the Tulsa radar page. It shows temperature, humidity, wind speed, and current conditions — important baseline data when severe weather season runs from March through June across northeastern Oklahoma.
Watch the Live Radar Map
The animated radar map shows precipitation moving across the Tulsa metro area. Toggle between precipitation and cloud cover views, and hit play to track storm cells approaching from the west and southwest — the typical direction for severe weather in Oklahoma.
Review Hourly and 7-Day Forecasts
Scroll to the hourly forecast to see when rain, hail, or storms are expected in the next 24 hours. The 7-day forecast helps plan around Tulsa's unpredictable spring weather, when tornado watches can appear with little advance notice.
Plan Your Day Around the Weather
Heading to the River Parks trails or a Drillers game at ONEOK Field? Check the radar 30 minutes before you leave. During March through June, Tulsa storms develop and intensify rapidly — check back often when severe weather watches are active.
Who Benefits from Tulsa Weather Radar
Commuters & Drivers
Tulsa commuters along I-44 and US-169 face blinding rain and hail during spring storms. Check the radar before hitting the highway — see where the worst cells are and whether they'll cross your route before you reach your exit.
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Runners on the River Parks trails and hikers at Turkey Mountain — check the hourly forecast before heading out. Oklahoma storms can form fast, and the radar shows them 30 minutes before they reach the Tulsa metro area.
Event Planners & Families
Planning an outdoor event at Gathering Place or heading to ONEOK Field for a Drillers game? The 7-day forecast helps pick the best day. On game day, check the radar to see if storms will roll through downtown Tulsa.
Outdoor Workers
Oil field crews, refinery workers, and construction teams across the Tulsa metro — check the radar before scheduling outdoor operations. Spring severe thunderstorms bring damaging hail, dangerous lightning, and flash flooding with very little lead time across northeastern Oklahoma.