Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Picher OK

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Picher OK
 36.99°N 94.83°W
8:50 am CDT Sep 21, 2026
9am CDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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