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Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Fair
88°F
31°C
| Humidity | 48% |
| Wind Speed | E 9 mph |
| Barometer | 29.90 in (1011.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 66°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 90°F (32°C) |
| Last update | 18 Aug 9:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Columbus KS
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 97 °F
Slight Chance
T-stormsWednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 93 °F
Hot
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 95 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing and hot, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 99. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
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Point Forecast:
Columbus KS
37.17°N 94.83°W (Elev. 899 ft)
37.17°N 94.83°W (Elev. 899 ft)
9:26 pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
10pm CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
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