Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain and Heat in the Memorial Day Forecast

Strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain with possible flash flooding are expected from Texas to the Upper Mississippi Valley on Memorial Day. Also, a soaking rain with flooding is expected across south-central Florida. Meanwhile, a week of record breaking heat is going to get started across California into the Southwest and Great Basin, as excessive heat warnings stretch across the region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	25 May 10:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Columbus KS

Flash Flood Watch May 25, 01:00pm until May 26, 07:00am

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Flash Flood Watch

Memorial
Day

Heavy Rain
High: 78 °F
Tonight

Heavy Rain
Low: 63 °F
Tuesday

Heavy Rain
High: 76 °F
Tuesday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 64 °F
Wednesday

Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
High: 77 °F
Wednesday
Night

Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Low: 63 °F
Thursday

Chance
Showers then
Showers
High: 78 °F
Thursday
Night

Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Low: 63 °F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
High: 75 °F

Detailed Forecast

Memorial Day

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Periods of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then periods of showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Friday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.