Critical Fire Weather Conditions and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains this afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin today and the southern High Plains on Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 13 May 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Arpelar OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arpelar OK
 34.95°N 95.96°W
2:50 pm CDT May 13, 2026
4pm CDT May 13, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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