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Severe Weather for the Central High Plains; Heavy Rain/Flood Concerns in Parts of the East

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of strong winds and large hail are possible over portions of the central High Plains this afternoon, including parts of the Denver metro area. A stalled front is expected to bring additional rain and flash flood risks in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through Thursday. Red flag warnings are in effect across the Interior Northwest and Great Basin today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 5 Aug 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Scammon KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 64 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 84 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 70 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 88 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 74 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

    Hot

    High: 94 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 75 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

    Hot

    High: 94 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 75 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Scammon KS
 37.28°N 94.83°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 pm CDT Aug 5, 2020
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Aug 5, 2020-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2020
 
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