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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy and Breezy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 22 G 37 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 13 Apr 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Carthage MO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • 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 64. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Carthage MO
 37.17°N 94.3°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Apr 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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