Althea Peterson
Tulsa Worlds
Tulsa, OK, United States
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90 percent chance of rain Thanksgiving in Tulsa
Rain chances fall to 50 percent Friday in Tulsa, with 60 percent chances on Friday night; 70 percent chances on Saturday; and 40 percent chances Saturday night and Sunday. → Read More
11 Oklahoma earthquakes of 2.6 magnitude or greater recorded since Thursday's 4.7
The number includes four earthquakes recorded so far today, ranging from 2.7 to 3.5 in magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. → Read More
Tornado watch issued for eastern Oklahoma until 8 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm warning in parts of Osage, Nowata and Washington counties has expired. → Read More
Up to 1 inch of rain possible today, tonight in Tulsa area
As of Thursday, Tulsa recorded 0.75 of an inch of rain this month, which is almost 3 inches below normal for October. → Read More
Rain chances continue today, next week in Tulsa area
Tulsa recorded 0.33 of an inch of rain since 5 p.m. Thursday, including 0.01 of an inch today, as of 9 a.m. However, October's rainfall is still more than 2 inches below normal, according to the weather service. → Read More
Heavy rain possible Thursday, Friday in Tulsa area
So far this month, Tulsa has recorded 0.34 of an inch of rain, which is more than 2 inches below normal. The most recent rainfall was 0.02 of an inch on Friday, according to the weather service. → Read More
4.1 earthquake recorded today near Cushing; state's largest in past 30 days
During the past seven days, the USGS recorded 44 earthquakes in Oklahoma. During the past 30 days, Oklahoma recorded 125 earthquakes of at least 2.5 magnitude. → Read More
Some rain recorded across Tulsa area this morning; 1-2 inches possible overnight tonight
Tulsa recorded more than 5 inches of rain in August, but had not recorded any rain this month before today, according to the weather service. Normal rainfall for this time of September is 0.95 of an inch. → Read More
Heat advisory again today in Tulsa, most of eastern Oklahoma
Tulsa also has a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms forecast Thursday and Thursday night. → Read More
Up to 5.5 inches of rain forecast in Oklahoma during next seven days
Tulsa, recorded a calendar-year high of 98 degrees Wednesday, but has not recorded any rain so far this month, according to the weather service. Normal rainfall for this time of June is 1.83 inches. → Read More
Weather World: Oklahoma's five-year drought in photos; Skiatook Lake update
Words probably didn't do the severity of the drought justice. So, here's some pictures from far northwest Oklahoma from 2009-present. → Read More
Tornado warning until 3 p.m. for Chreokee, Sequoyah counties; Flash flood warning in Tulsa County
At 2:12 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Webbers Falls, moving north at 25 mph. → Read More
Flash flood warning in Tulsa County, flood warning in eastern Oklahoma
The warning, in effect until 5:30 p.m., also includes Creek, east Osage, Okfuskee, Okmulgee and Washington counties. → Read More
Tulsa County free of drought classification for first time since January 2014
Oklahoma Climatological Survey state climatologist Gary McManus said that Oklahoma is under its lowest drought status statewide since October 2010. → Read More
Flash flood warning in effect for south Tulsa County; southeast Oklahoma
Tulsa recorded no rain on Wednesday, the ninth day so far this month with no rain recorded, as of Wednesday. The month's total rainfall, 12.09 inches, is among the top-5 rainfall months recorded for Tulsa, according to the weather service. → Read More
Scattered thunderstorms may bring large hail, strong winds to northeast Oklahoma today, tonight
As of Tuesday, Tulsa has recorded 12.09 inches of rain this month, which is more than 7 inches above normal. This is the fifth-wettest month recorded for Tulsa and the third-wettest May, behind 18.0 inches in 1943 and 12.1 inches in 1892, according to the weather service. → Read More
Up to 3 inches of rain expected in Oklahoma during next seven days
Tulsa has recorded 11.95 inches of rain so far this month, according to the weather service. → Read More
Weather World: Skiatook Lake update; Oklahoma records wettest month ever
Tulsa's 11.95 inches of rain so far this month ranks May 2015 as the sixth-wettest month recorded. However, Skiatook Lake is still far below normal. → Read More
Flash flood watch in effect for Tulsa County; Oklahoma 7-day forecast calls for up to 5 inches of rain
The heaviest rainfall is forecast for Saturday night through Sunday night in Tulsa, with 1-2 inches expected. Additional rain chances are forecast today, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. → Read More
Tulsa rain chances rise this weekend; up to about 6 inches forecast in next 7 days for Oklahoma
Tuesday's 0.68 of an inch of rain brought the month's total rainfall to 7.58 inches, according to the weather service. This is almost 4 inches above normal for this time of the month. → Read More