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Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

103°F

39°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index111°F (44°C)
Last update 14 Aug 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Baxter Springs KS

Extreme Heat Warning August 14, 04:36pm until August 16, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning August 14, 04:36pm until August 16, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Baxter Springs KS
 37.02°N 94.72°W (Elev. 794 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Aug 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Aug 14, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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