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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

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 29.89 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 10:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Lequire OK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Lequire OK
 35.02°N 95.16°W
Last Update:
10:50 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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