Severe Thunderstorm and Critical Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Tuesday

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms Tuesday with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible Tuesday due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

66°F

19°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Joplin MO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 70. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 70 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 81 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Clear

    Low: 58 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 81 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 62 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 78. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 78 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 49 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 64 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    Low: 47 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 70. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a south wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Breezy, with a southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind 6 to 11 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 78. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
Joplin MO
 37.08°N 94.52°W (Elev. 1017 ft)
1:59 am CDT Apr 16, 2024
2am CDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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