Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

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

Thunderstorm Light Rain Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	N 8 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	12 Jul 7:53 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Pittsburg County

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers this evening, then showers likely after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows in the mid 70s.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.

Saturday

Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.