Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

Lat: 34.88° N Lon: 95.78° W Elev: 768 ft.

Fair

98°F

37°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index104°F (40°C)
Last update 12 Aug 6:53 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Pittsburg County

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows around 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 109.
Thursday Night
Clear. Lows around 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100. Heat index values up to 110.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs around 100.



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402 PM CDT Wed Aug 12 2026
 
 

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