Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until September 8, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Partly Cloudy

100°F

38°C

Humidity	34%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	29.94 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	105°F (41°C)
Last update	7 Sep 1:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Chockie OK

Heat Advisory September 7, 02:04pm until September 8, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory September 7, 02:04pm until September 8, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Tue
Heat Advisory
Labor Day
High: 104 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 79 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 104 °F
Hot
Tuesday Night
Low: 78 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 104 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 99 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 111. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 111. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.