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Active Pattern for the Center of the Nation

Critical fire weather conditions, severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe wind gusts, large hail, strong tornadoes and heavy rainfall remain on tap for the central U.S. this evening. Flash flooding is also possible for portions of the Plains and Mississippi Valley. Very large hail up to 3 inches in diameter will be possible this evening across western Kansas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 10 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.69 in (1004.5 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Wilburton OK

Tornado Watch until April 26, 11:00am
Severe T-storm Warning until April 26, 08:00am
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    Tornado Watch until April 26, 11:00am
    Severe T-storm Warning until April 26, 08:00am

    NOW: Multiple
    hazards in effect

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  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. High near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

    High: 75 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 66 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 80 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

    Low: 63 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    T-storms

    High: 75 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 60 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 81 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 62 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. High near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 63. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Wilburton OK
 34.98°N 95.36°W
Last Update:
5:50 am CDT Apr 26, 2024
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Apr 26, 2024-6pm CDT May 2, 2024
 
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