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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 17 Jun 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Riverton KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Riverton KS
 37.06°N 94.69°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
11:59 am CDT Jun 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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