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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Oct 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lamar OK

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 86. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 86. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lamar OK
 35.11°N 96.13°W
Last Update:
1:27 am CDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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