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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1020.8 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Apr 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Joplin MO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 74. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 74. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Joplin MO
 37.08°N 94.52°W (Elev. 1017 ft)
Last Update:
10:30 am CDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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