Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sallisaw, Sallisaw Municipal Airport (KJSV)

Lat: 35.44°NLon: 94.8°WElev: 528ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 4:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Cookson OK

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 78 °F

    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Cookson OK
 35.72°N 94.86°W
4:11 am CDT May 17, 2026
4am CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 23, 2026
 
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