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Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Mostly Cloudy
79°F
26°C
| Humidity | 72% |
| Wind Speed | S 17 mph |
| Barometer | 29.73 in (1005.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 69°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 82°F (28°C) |
| Last update | 17 May 8:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Columbus KS
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
and BreezyMonday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
then ShowersTuesday
High: 73 °F
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
ShowersWednesday
High: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-stormsThursday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-stormsThursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 66. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. High near 73. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Columbus KS
37.17°N 94.83°W (Elev. 899 ft)
37.17°N 94.83°W (Elev. 899 ft)
6:11 pm CDT May 17, 2026
9pm CDT May 17, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026
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