Heavy Rain in the Southern Appalachians; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring Tropical Storm Erin

Heavy to excessive rain falling over the southern Appalachians may bring areas of flooding into Wednesday. Hot temperatures are in place through Wednesday across parts of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Hurricane by late this week as it moves westward across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor forecasts for any Puerto Rico or U.S. East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

A Few Clouds

73°F

23°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 13 Aug 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Blanco OK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Calm wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Blanco OK
 34.77°N 95.66°W
4:11 am CDT Aug 13, 2025
4am CDT Aug 13, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 19, 2025
 
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