Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Poteau, Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR)

Lat: 35.02°NLon: 94.62°WElev: 453ft.

Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	21 May 12:55 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Big Cedar OK

Overnight
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Memorial Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph.