Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding for the Central U.S. through Tuesday; Dangerous East Coast Beach Conditions

Thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front will impact much of the Central U.S. through Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are forecast for portions of the central/southern Plains and the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys. Meanwhile, dangerous waves and rip currents will impact portions of the East Coast as tropical activity increases in the Atlantic. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Sep 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Sardis OK

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Sardis OK
 34.64°N 95.49°W
3:50 am CDT Sep 23, 2025
5am CDT Sep 23, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 29, 2025
 
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