Mostly clear skies and another hot day for Thursday in LeFlore County with a high of 99 degrees expected. The low is forecast to be 72.
Misc.
Feeder cattle prices climb across Oklahoma auctions
Feeder steer and heifer prices pushed higher at auction barns across Oklahoma this week, with Tulsa Livestock reporting steers up 15 to 20 dollars and Apache Livestock and the Oklahoma National Stockyards posting similar gains, even as the state’s drought deepened — the Oklahoma Mesonet now shows more than 40 percent of Oklahoma in extreme drought and hay producers scrambling to keep up with demand.
Water is Life
By Rep. RICK WEST
As vice chair of the House Agriculture Committee, I attended an interim study last week on the subject of water. Turns out this wasn’t just about any water. It targeted Southeast Oklahoma water. Those who live in the western part of the state want it.
Fall 2026 through spring 2027 severe weather climate outlook
By WAYNE ADAMS
Climate scientist
As we move through fall 2026 and look ahead toward winter and spring 2027, severe weather will remain something to watch across Heavener and LeFlore County. Damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes are all possible during this period. While spring remains the traditional focus for severe weather in eastern Oklahoma, strong storm systems can also produce severe thunderstorms during the fall and winter months.
Heat continues for Sept. 13, 2026
Heat continues Sunday in Heavener and LeFlore County with a high of 100 degrees with another chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm. The low will be 75 degrees.
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