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East Coast Storm; Heavy Rain and Flooding in the Southwest U.S.; Typhoon Remnants Impacting Alaska

A coastal storm continues to bring heavy rain, coastal flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents, and gusty winds to the East Coast into early Tuesday. A heavy rain and flash flood risk continues for the Southwest/Four Corners region with lingering tropical moisture through Monday. Typhoon remnants are causing strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding across western Alaska through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Oct 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Baxter Springs KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Columbus Day
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Baxter Springs KS
 36.99°N 94.69°W
Last Update:
7:50 pm CDT Oct 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Oct 12, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 19, 2025
 
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