Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Idabel, Mc Curtain County Regional Airport (K4O4)

Lat: 33.91°NLon: 94.86°WElev: 472ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 11:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Rufe OK

Severe T-storm Watch until March 9, 03:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until March 9, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Mon

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Today

    High: 77 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely.  High near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. High near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rufe OK
 34.12°N 95.14°W (Elev. 499 ft)
9:55 am CDT Mar 9, 2026
11am CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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