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

Poteau, Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR)

Lat: 35.02°NLon: 94.62°WElev: 453ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	13 Jul 12:35 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Poteau/Robert S. Kerr Airport OK

Flood Watch July 13, 12:48pm until July 13, 07:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch July 13, 12:48pm until July 13, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Sun
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.