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Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, and Gusty Winds in the Southern U.S.; Rain and Mountain Snow in the Northwest

A storm tracking along the southern U.S. will bring gusty winds and critical fire weather threats to the High Plains; and potential for severe storms with damaging winds and heavy rain in the Lower Mississippi Valley. A strong Pacific storm will bring lower elevation rain and heavy mountain snow to the Northwest. Snow levels will dip to 1,500 feet creating hazardous mountain travel. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Poteau, Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR)

Lat: 35.02°NLon: 94.62°WElev: 453ft.

Light Rain

57°F

14°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Poteau OK

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Occasional showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers

    High: 69 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Occasional showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Showers

    Low: 50 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 63 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 70 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 50 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 71 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 53 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east in the afternoon.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 66 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Occasional showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Occasional showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Poteau OK
 35.04°N 94.62°W
Last Update:
11:55 am CDT Mar 30, 2020
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Mar 30, 2020-6pm CDT Apr 5, 2020
 
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