Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

90°F

32°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	S 9 G 26 mph
Barometer	29.59 in (1000.8 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	17 Jun 4:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Panola OK

Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 90. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Juneteenth

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. 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 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.