Scattered strong to severe storms across portions of the central Plains and middle Mississippi Valley into the middle Ohio Valley

Severe thunderstorms that can produce strong wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes are possible this afternoon in to the evening from the Central Plains to the Ohio Valley. Heavy rains are possible over the Central Plain and the Middle Mississippi Valley Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 24 Aug 10:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Joplin MO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 72 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 92 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 69 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 93. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 87 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 70 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 87 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 70 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 88 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 69 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 93. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Joplin MO
 37.08°N 94.5°W (Elev. 997 ft)
11:26 pm CDT Aug 24, 2016
11pm CDT Aug 24, 2016-6pm CDT Aug 31, 2016
 
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