TULSA, Okla. — The 5 p.m. newscast on News On 6 (8/18/2026) just flipped the script for Monday night.
Forecasters shifted the severe storm timeline. The system now arrives during the evening commute. Heavy rain, lightning, and damaging wind gusts are likely between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. CT.
This is a stark reversal from the 8 a.m. broadcast. Earlier, meteorologists expected the line to weaken before reaching Tulsa County. It did not.
The storm is intensifying. Live WARN radar shows a broken line of supercells moving east-northeast at 35 mph. The main impact zone stretches from Sapulpa through Broken Arrow and into western Rogers County.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: When will the severe storm hit Tulsa?
- A: The storm is now expected to arrive between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. CT on Monday, during the evening commute.
- Q: What are the main threats from this storm?
- A: Heavy rain, lightning, and damaging wind gusts are the primary threats, with a broken line of supercells moving east-northeast at 35 mph.
- Q: Which areas will be most affected?
- A: The main impact zone stretches from Sapulpa through Broken Arrow and into western Rogers County.