Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Poteau, Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR)

Lat: 35.02°NLon: 94.62°WElev: 453ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 7:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Poteau OK

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely.  High near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light north wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. High near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light north wind becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Poteau OK
 35.04°N 94.64°W
6:50 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
8am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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