Severe Weather and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S. and Mid-Atlantic; Dangerous Heat in the West and Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the central High Plains into parts of the central and southern Plains and in the the Mid-Atlantic today. Intense, dangerous heat will persist across the West, Southwest, and Southern Plains into the end of the week. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and Four Corners region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Light Rain

76°F

24°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 23 Jun 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Arpelar OK

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Arpelar OK
 34.95°N 95.93°W
10:11 am CDT Jun 23, 2026
10am CDT Jun 23, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 29, 2026
 
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