Storm Impacting the Southwest U.S.

A slow moving weather disturbance will continue to bring periodic rain showers, a few isolated thunderstorms, and a localized flash flooding across the Southwest. The threat will expand into the Southern Plains Wednesday night. Moderate to heavy snow across the Sierra Nevada and southern Utah Ranges will continue into the overnight period. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Nov 6:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Riverton KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Wind chill values as low as 42 early. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Low around 57. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers.  Low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Wind chill values as low as 42 early. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 57. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Riverton KS
 37.11°N 94.8°W (Elev. 850 ft)
3:16 pm CST Nov 18, 2025
7pm CST Nov 18, 2025-6pm CST Nov 25, 2025
 
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