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Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Fair
86°F
30°C
| Humidity | 59% |
| Wind Speed | E 5 mph |
| Barometer | 29.97 in (1013.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 70°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 91°F (33°C) |
| Last update | 17 Aug 8:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Riverton KS
Heat Advisory August 17, 09:33pm until August 18, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Mon
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 100 °F
Sunny then
Isolated
T-stormsMonday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-stormsTuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-stormsWednesday
High: 93 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-stormsWednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light southeast wind.
Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Riverton KS
37.06°N 94.69°W (Elev. 797 ft)
37.06°N 94.69°W (Elev. 797 ft)
5:30 pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
9pm CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2025
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