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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed S 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 11 Oct 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Riverton KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Riverton KS
 37.08°N 94.72°W (Elev. 846 ft)
Last Update:
2:56 pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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