Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

A Few Clouds

78°F

26°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Apr 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Panola OK

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 75 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 61 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 76 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 64 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 74 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 65 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 81 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 65. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

    Low: 65 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms.  High near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 76 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 65. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Panola OK
 34.87°N 95.25°W
3:50 pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
4pm CDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 30, 2024
 
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