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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 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 5 Aug 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Frontenac KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 64 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 10 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. South wind around 9 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 70 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 93. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 88 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 73 °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 around 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 9 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 93. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 89.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Frontenac KS
 37.46°N 94.72°W (Elev. 935 ft)
Last Update:
5:43 pm CDT Aug 5, 2020
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Aug 5, 2020-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2020
 
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