Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Poteau, Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR)

Lat: 35.02°NLon: 94.62°WElev: 453ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Hodgen OK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Independence Day
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Hodgen OK
 34.86°N 94.62°W
11:51 am CDT Jul 2, 2026
12pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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