Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 May 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Quapaw OK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am.  Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 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 74. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Quapaw OK
 36.97°N 94.75°W
12:50 am CDT May 15, 2026
1am CDT May 15, 2026-6pm CDT May 21, 2026
 
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