Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

McAlester, McAlester Regional Airport (KMLC)

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

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 15 Aug 6:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Pittsburg County

Today
Sunny, hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 110.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, hot with highs around 103. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 111.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Sunny, hot with highs around 102. West winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows around 80.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Friday
Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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507 AM CDT Sat Aug 15 2026
 
 

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