Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

76°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 19 May 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Joplin MO

Severe T-storm Watch May 19, 01:27am until May 19, 07:00am
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Severe T-storm Watch
  •  
    Severe T-storm Watch May 19, 01:27am until May 19, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 75 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  Temperature falling to around 65 by 5pm. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 55. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers between 11am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 75. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Temperature falling to around 65 by 5pm. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 55. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers between 11am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Joplin MO
 37.08°N 94.52°W (Elev. 1017 ft)
12:26 am CDT May 19, 2026
1am CDT May 19, 2026-6pm CDT May 25, 2026
 
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