McAlester PittsburgCounty EmergencyManagement

06/14/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
332 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT SUNDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

CRAWFORD

IN WEST CENTRAL ARKANSAS

FRANKLIN SEBASTIAN

IN OKLAHOMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

MUSKOGEE OKFUSKEE SEQUOYAH

IN NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA

CREEK OKMULGEE

IN SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA

HASKELL LATIMER LE FLORE
MCINTOSH PITTSBURG

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, EUFAULA, FORT SMITH,
MCALESTER, MUSKOGEE, OKEMAH, OKMULGEE, OZARK, POTEAU, SALLISAW,
SAPULPA, STIGLER, VAN BUREN, AND WILBURTON.

06/10/2026

UPDATE: 2:25 p.m. June 10, 2026

No injuries were reported following a structure fire in the 1000 block of South Main Street that prompted a large response from the McAlester Fire Department on Wednesday morning.

Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 6:25 a.m. after reports of smoke coming from the top of a building. First-arriving crews reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the roof.

The fire was successfully contained to the affected structure and did not spread.

The building sustained extensive damage throughout most of the structure, with a large portion of the roof collapsing during the incident. Due to safety concerns and the instability of the remaining structure, firefighters were required to bring down the remainder of the building.

Main Street has reopened to traffic, and all road closures associated with the incident have been lifted.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The City of McAlester appreciates the professionalism of responding crews and the patience of residents and motorists during the incident.

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ORIGINAL POST: 7:45 am June 10, 2026

The McAlester Fire Department is currently responding to an active structure fire in the 1000 block of South Main Street, and motorists are asked to avoid the area while crews continue firefighting operations.

Firefighters were dispatched at approximately 6:25 a.m. after reports of smoke coming from the top of a building. First-arriving crews reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the roof. Firefighters initially conducted an interior fire attack before conditions required crews to transition to defensive operations. The fire scene remains active.

The following road closures are currently in effect:

• Main Street closed from Ottawa Avenue to Modoc Avenue
• Second Street closed from Seneca Avenue to Creek Avenue

Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes and use caution near the area. Please do not enter barricaded areas or interfere with emergency operations.

There is no estimated time for the roads to reopen at this time. Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.

The City of McAlester appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as firefighters continue their response efforts.

06/10/2026

***ATTENTION- Roadwork today June 10th on Stacks Road, 270 West. Starting at 8AM to approximately Noon. Per Department of Transportation***

05/18/2026

05/14/2026

**ATTENTION** Saturday May 16, 2026 Sirens will be tested around noon, weather permitting.
Please be aware and share this information.
Thank you

05/08/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
192 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN OKLAHOMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

CHEROKEE MUSKOGEE OKFUSKEE

IN NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA

CRAIG CREEK DELAWARE
MAYES NOWATA OKMULGEE
OSAGE OTTAWA PAWNEE
ROGERS TULSA WAGONER
WASHINGTON OK

IN SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA

MCINTOSH PITTSBURG

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARTLESVILLE, CLAREMORE, EUFAULA,
GROVE, JAY, MCALESTER, MIAMI, MUSKOGEE, NOWATA, OKEMAH, OKMULGEE,
PAWHUSKA, PAWNEE, PRYOR, SAPULPA, TAHLEQUAH, TULSA, VINITA,
AND WAGONER.

05/07/2026

The City of McAlester and McAlester PittsburgCounty EmergencyManagement will conduct a test of the community storm siren system at noon today, Thursday, May 7, 2026, following recent repairs and upgrades to the system, including the installation of two new sirens.

Residents may hear all storm sirens activated during the test. The testing is expected to last five minutes or less.

This is only a test. No severe weather is expected at this time.

05/01/2026

ATTN: Today Friday May 1. There is going to be a road closure on HWY 63 1/2 E Bache Rd. From 10 AM to approximately 3 PM for road repairs. Please share.

04/30/2026

Pittsburg County Storm Shelter Registration Form is linked below.
Send completed form to [email protected] OR [email protected]

04/28/2026

430 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Haskell County in southeastern Oklahoma...
Northwestern Latimer County in southeastern Oklahoma...
East central Pittsburg County in southeastern Oklahoma...

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 430 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Blocker,
moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations in or near the path include...
Wilburton... Quinton...
Kinta... Blocker...
Robbers Cave State Park... Featherston...
Panola... Lewisville...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southeastern
Oklahoma.