Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Quapaw OK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Quapaw OK
 36.9°N 94.75°W
2:50 am CDT May 13, 2026
3am CDT May 13, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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