Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Rip Currents Along East Coast Beaches

Widespread thunderstorms will continue across the central and southern Plains today ahead of an approaching cold front. Heavy to excessive rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Flood Watches have been issued. Swells from Hurricane Gabrielle are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the U.S. East Coast over the next couple of days. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	S 8 G 24 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	23 Sep 11:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Indianola OK

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.