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Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Fair
81°F
27°C
| Humidity | 67% |
| Wind Speed | S 15 mph |
| Barometer | 29.95 in (1012.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 69°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 9.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 84°F (29°C) |
| Last update | 9 Aug 7:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Riverton KS
Heat Advisory August 9, 08:36am until August 9, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 98 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly SunnyTonight
Low: 78 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 97 °F
Slight Chance
T-stormsSunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-stormsMonday
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-stormsMonday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-stormsTuesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-stormsTuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 11am. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
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Point Forecast:
Riverton KS
37.08°N 94.69°W (Elev. 856 ft)
37.08°N 94.69°W (Elev. 856 ft)
5:30 am CDT Aug 9, 2025
8am CDT Aug 9, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2025
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