Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest
Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)
Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.
Fair
101°F
38°C
| Humidity | 31% |
| Wind Speed | SW 9 mph |
| Barometer | 30.02 in (1015.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 65°F (18°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 105°F (41°C) |
| Last update | 18 Aug 11:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles W Gowen OK
Extreme Heat Warning August 18, 01:00pm until August 19, 09:00pm
This Afternoon
High: 107 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 81 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 108 °F
Hot
Wednesday Night
Low: 80 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 105 °F
Hot
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 103 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 103 °F
Hot
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 107. Heat index values as high as 110. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 108. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Gowen OK
34.86°N 95.52°W
34.86°N 95.52°W
11:50 am CDT Aug 18, 2026
12pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
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