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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1007.7 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 21 Jun 8:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Riverton KS

Flood Watch June 21, 09:06pm until June 22, 07:00am
Severe T-storm Watch June 21, 09:06pm until June 22, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
Severe T-storm Watch
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    Flood Watch June 21, 09:06pm until June 22, 07:00am
    Severe T-storm Watch June 21, 09:06pm until June 22, 01:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 66 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between 8am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 9 mph.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between 8am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Riverton KS
 37.13°N 94.78°W (Elev. 846 ft)
Last Update:
8:56 pm CDT Jun 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm CDT Jun 21, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 28, 2026
 
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