Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. 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

81°F

27°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 10:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Bates AR

Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Isolated
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then
Scattered
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday

Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

Independence Day

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.