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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 21 May 5:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Riverton KS

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light east wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy during the early evening, then becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light east wind.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Memorial Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Riverton KS
 37.11°N 94.8°W (Elev. 850 ft)
Last Update:
5:01 am CDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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