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Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Mostly Cloudy
74°F
23°C
| Humidity | 76% |
| Wind Speed | S 20 G 30 mph |
| Barometer | 29.82 in (1008.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 66°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 15 Apr 3:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Joplin MO
Tornado Watch until April 15, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Wed
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Severe
ThunderstormsTonight
Low: 61 °F
Severe
ThunderstormsThursday
High: 81 °F
Isolated
T-storms then
SunnyThursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 46 °F
T-storms
Saturday
High: 59 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 61. South wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
Joplin MO
37.08°N 94.52°W (Elev. 1017 ft)
37.08°N 94.52°W (Elev. 1017 ft)
4:21 pm CDT Apr 15, 2026
4pm CDT Apr 15, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 22, 2026
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