Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Fair

98°F

37°C

Humidity	35%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	6 Aug 1:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Krebs OK

Heat Advisory August 7, 12:00pm until August 7, 08:00pm

Heat Advisory August 6, 02:47pm until August 6, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 6, 02:47pm until August 6, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Thu
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 100 °F
Isolated
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 100 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Isolated
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 98 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 77 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind 5 to 10 mph.