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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

95°F

35°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 6 Sep 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Joplin MO

Extreme Heat Warning September 6, 04:55pm until September 7, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning September 6, 04:55pm until September 7, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 102 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 106. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Joplin MO
 37.06°N 94.52°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Sep 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Sep 6, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 13, 2026
 
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