The PGA Championship week is here, and for the first time in 15 years, the second major tournament of 2022 will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
And, as of now, the weather appears to be in fine form for the 156 players who will begin the event on Thursday.
The weather does not appear to be a huge concern in terms of precipitation possibilities throughout the four rounds, although wind may play a minor role based on the weekend prediction.
There is still a risk of rain or maybe a thunderstorm as of today, but it makes for better circumstances than the last time Southern Hills held this event in 2007: that week was loaded with temperatures in the high 90s and lots of humidity.
Chance of rain in Oklahoma
There is a risk of rain and maybe a thunderstorm later in the week, however the weather in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is appearing decent ahead of this week's PGA Championship, which begins on Thursday at Southern Hills Country Club, as per Golf Monthly.
Temperatures are expected to be a delightful 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit) on Thursday and Friday, with only a 10% chance of rain.
Temperatures will drop to 24 degrees Celsius (76 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday and 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit) on Sunday, with the risk of rain increasing to 20% for Saturday's third round and 40% for Sunday's final round.
Worryingly, sporadic thunderstorms are expected on Sunday, and the dreaded electrical storms may force play to be halted.
The humidity climbs from roughly 70% on Thursday and Friday to 80% on Saturday and Sunday, although the heat and humidity should not pose the same issues as they did the previous time this event was hosted here in 2007 when it was planned in August.
Temperatures reached the upper 90s, and there was enough wind and rain to have an effect on the players. Winds of up to 20 mph are expected this week, but they should have little effect on the outcome.
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Weather forecast for this week
As per News 9 Meteorologist Justin Rudicel, may aid in the formation of storms along and west of Interstate 35 accompanying a cold front. Severe weather will be significantly more likely across News 9's eastern viewing zones and into Green Country.
If storms materialize, they will be capable of producing huge hail (up to tennis balls) and devastating gusts, especially when they line up against the front. The tornado danger level is low.
The storm's potential will most likely be determined after 3 p.m. about 4 p.m. in northeast Oklahoma and into our region near Pawnee and Stillwater
Thursday, May 19
Hi 90°, Low 74°: Sun and a few passing clouds, 14% chance of precipitation, 10-20 MPH winds
Friday, May 20
Hi 81°, Low 58°: Sunshine and clouds mixed, 24% chance of precipitation, 10-20 MPH winds
Saturday, May 21
Hi 70°, Low 52°: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible, 15% chance of precipitation, 10-15 MPH winds
Sunday, May 22
Hi 72°, Low 58°: Partly cloudy. 19% chance of precipitation, 5-10 MPH winds
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