Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

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

79°F

26°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	NE 6 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	12 Jun 1:53 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Pittsburg County

This Afternoon

Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 103.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Cooler with highs in the upper 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Monday

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows around 60.

Tuesday

Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.

Wednesday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 100.

Wednesday Night

Clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 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. Heat index values up to 105.