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Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding expected along the central Gulf Coast as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Isolated brief tornadoes and damaging gusts remain possible overnight in the Southeast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts of the West Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

75°F

24°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NE 7 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jun 11:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Bengal OK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Bengal OK
 34.8°N 95.19°W
Last Update:
11:50 pm CDT Jun 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Jun 19, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 25, 2026
 
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