Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Light Rain

63°F

17°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 20 Nov 4:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Airport Drive MO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers.  Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Steady temperature around 62. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Steady temperature around 62. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thanksgiving Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Airport Drive MO
 37.15°N 94.5°W (Elev. 961 ft)
3:16 pm CST Nov 20, 2025
5pm CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 27, 2025
 
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