Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. 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.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.66 in
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Jun 2:35 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Big Cedar OK

Overnight
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Juneteenth
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind.