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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 17 Aug 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Columbus KS

Heat Advisory August 17, 11:20am until August 18, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Heat Advisory August 17, 11:20am until August 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 96 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Columbus KS
 37.17°N 94.8°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
11:16 am CDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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