Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 20 Aug 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Stuart OK

Heat Advisory August 20, 12:00pm until August 20, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Stuart OK
 34.84°N 96.13°W
5:05 am CDT Aug 20, 2025
5am CDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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