Today's barometric pressure in Tulsa, a 48-hour pressure chart, and a migraine risk score based on pressure drops, humidity, and temperature changes.
Tulsa sits in the heart of Tornado Alley where warm Gulf air collides with cold Canadian fronts. The city sees some of the most dramatic barometric pressure drops in the country during spring severe weather outbreaks.
Worst season for migraines: March through June. Tulsa sits in the eastern edge of Tornado Alley where severe weather is enhanced by moisture from the Arkansas River valley. Spring supercells produce extreme pressure drops, and the region's proximity to the Ozark foothills adds terrain-induced complications to storm development.
Common triggers in Tulsa: Tornado Alley supercell thunderstorms, Arkansas River valley humidity surges, rapid temperature drops during cold front passages. Tulsa sits along the Arkansas River where the Great Plains transition into the wooded Ozark foothills to the east. This terrain change provides just enough orographic enhancement to intensify storms crossing from the open plains. The Arkansas River and its tributaries create a humidity corridor through the metro, and the rolling Cross Timbers terrain to the west marks the ecological boundary between forest and prairie, a convergence zone that parallels the weather convergence overhead.
Typical pressure: Tulsa averages 990 hPa at rest, measured at the city's own elevation rather than corrected to sea level, and storm systems can push readings down to 975 hPa. Swings of 14-24 hPa over 24 hours are common during active weather and fall within the range most associated with pressure-triggered migraines.
Can Tulsa weather trigger migraines?
Yes. Tulsa experiences 14-24 hPa barometric pressure swings, and research shows pressure drops are one of the most common migraine triggers. The city's specific patterns include Tornado Alley supercell thunderstorms, Arkansas River valley humidity surges, rapid temperature drops during cold front passages.
What time of year are migraines worst in Tulsa?
In Tulsa the most barometrically volatile stretch of the year falls in March through June. That is when weather is most likely to play a part, if weather is a trigger for you at all.
How do I track migraine triggers in Tulsa?
Use MigrAid to log your attacks with one tap. The app automatically records barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity at the time of each migraine, then finds patterns between your attacks and Tulsa's weather conditions over time.
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Is it really the weather?
Weather gets blamed for a lot of migraines, but it's hard to know if it's really behind yours. The MigrAid app saves the barometric pressure with every migraine you log, so after a few weeks you can see whether Tulsa's swings actually line up with your attacks, and get a heads-up on days that match your pattern.