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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Fair and Breezy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed S 21 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Riverton KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7pm. Low around 54. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers before 1pm. High near 57. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7pm. Low around 54. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers before 1pm. High near 57. Southwest wind 10 to 18 mph becoming north in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Riverton KS
 37.08°N 94.8°W (Elev. 853 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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