Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Panola OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Memorial Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Panola OK
 34.84°N 95.22°W
5:50 pm CDT May 21, 2026
5pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 28, 2026
 
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