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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Poteau, Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR)

Lat: 35.02°NLon: 94.62°WElev: 453ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jun 11:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

West Hartford AR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Calm wind.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
West Hartford AR
 35°N 94.42°W
Last Update:
11:50 pm CDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am CDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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