National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

80°F

27°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 20 Jun 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N McAlester OK

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 72. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N McAlester OK
 35°N 95.74°W
Last Update:
11:11 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation