Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 768ft.

A Few Clouds

78°F

26°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 27 Jul 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lamar OK

Heat Advisory July 27, 01:00pm until July 27, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 7 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lamar OK
 35.11°N 96.13°W
6:45 am CDT Jul 27, 2025
7am CDT Jul 27, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 2, 2025
 
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