Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 May 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Panola OK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • 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 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Panola OK
 34.84°N 95.22°W
1:50 am CDT May 15, 2026
2am CDT May 15, 2026-6pm CDT May 21, 2026
 
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