Beautiful fall day is expected Saturday with clear skies and below-average temperatures for Heavener and LeFlore County, and everybody headed to the BalloonFest in Poteau.
A high of 66 is forecast with a low of 41, the coolest temperature since May 1, 169 days ago.
Average temperatures for Oct. 17 are a high of 75 and low of 45. Records for the date were a high of 87 in 1972 and a low of 27 in 1976.
Friday’s high was 63 with a low of 45. This was the coolest high for a day since a high of 65 on May 30. No rain was recorded, leaving the monthly total at 3.49 inches. Average rainfall for October is 4.80 inches.