01/05/2025
🥶 COLD, COLD, MORE COLD, AND FREEZING
Pretty much sums up the next few days.
Tulsa is rapidly cooling and it'll be that way through most of this week. With low temperatures in mind, be weather aware as you leave the house and travel.
- Sunday, January 5: Low of 18°F
- Monday, January 6: Low of 16°F
- Tuesday, January 7: Low of 20°F
- Wednesday, January 8: Low of 22°F
- Thursday, January 9: Low of 29°F
- Friday, January 10: Low of 26°F
- Saturday, January 11: Low of 32°F
- Sunday, January 12: Low of 25°F
As temperatures drop, the risks of hypothermia, frostbite, and car troubles rise. Make sure you're prepared for the extreme cold!
Here are Some Car Emergency Essentials:
1. Blankets
2. Flashlight, extra batteries, and a first aid kit
3. Jumper cables / portable charger
4. Warm clothing, gloves, and hats
5. Non-perishable snacks and water
6. Ice scraper, snow brush, and sand or cat litter for traction
7. Phone charger and backup power source
Safety Tips:
1. Check your car's battery, antifreeze, and oil before heading out.
2. Keep your gas tank at least half full.
3. Slow down and use low gear when driving uphill in snowy or icy conditions.
4. Keep a safe distance from other cars and be aware of black ice.
5. If stranded, stay in your car and call for help.
Drive attentively, because there are loads of people who don't.
P.S. It's Oklahoma, this forecast could change +/- 50 degrees 🤷