Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

78°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 20 Jun 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W Sardis OK

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Sardis OK
 34.66°N 95.55°W
9:50 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
10am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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