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

82°F

28°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	29.62 in
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Jun 9:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Lequire OK

Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Juneteenth

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.