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

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
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Big Cedar OK

  • Overnight

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

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    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.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    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%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    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.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    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%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    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%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    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%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

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

    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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Big Cedar OK
 34.71°N 94.7°W
12:50 am CDT May 21, 2026
12am CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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