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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 30 Jun 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Clayton OK

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Clayton OK
 34.5°N 95.33°W
Last Update:
2:50 am CDT Jun 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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