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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Poteau, Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR)

Lat: 35.02°NLon: 94.62°WElev: 453ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 3:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Big Cedar OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 62. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 62. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Memorial Day
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Big Cedar OK
 34.71°N 94.7°W
Last Update:
2:50 pm CDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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