Critical Fire Weather Persists in the Southern Plains; Severe Weather and Heavy Rain Expected Over the Weekend

High winds and very dry conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of New Mexico and far western Texas through Saturday. Heavy snow will continue in the Central Rockies Heavy rain, flooding, and severe thunderstorm risks increase from the Southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	S 12 G 36 mph
Barometer	29.73 in (1005.8 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	17 Apr 10:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lamar OK

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 68 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 59 °F
Heavy Rain
Sunday
High: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Friday

A chance of rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 61. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 59. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 75.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.