Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. 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 and Breezy

90°F

32°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	S 21 G 32 mph
Barometer	29.60 in
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Jun 5:15 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S McCurtain OK

Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 70. Northeast wind around 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 82. 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 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph becoming south 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.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.