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Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Overcast
76°F
24°C
| Humidity | 60% |
| Wind Speed | S 14 mph |
| Barometer | 29.79 in (1007.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 61°F (16°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 78°F (26°C) |
| Last update | 1 Apr 5:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles S Galena KS
Tornado Watch until April 2, 01:00am
NOW until 1:00am Thu
Tornado Watch
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers and
BreezyThursday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms and
BreezyThursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 48 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday
High: 59 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 64. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 48. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Galena KS
36.99°N 94.61°W (Elev. 1050 ft)
36.99°N 94.61°W (Elev. 1050 ft)
4:01 pm CDT Apr 1, 2026
6pm CDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 8, 2026
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