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Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Possible in the Midwest; Dangerous Heatwave Coming to the West

Widespread heavy rains, localized flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms are possible through Friday from the Central Plains northeastward into the Middle Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region. A potential historic heat wave is possible for the Northwest this weekend. Numerous record highs are likely. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Fair and Breezy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 22 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 24 Jun 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Hepler KS

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

    High: 94 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 78 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 94 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 73 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    T-storms

    High: 87 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 68 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 82 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 66 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 84 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Hepler KS
 37.66°N 94.97°W (Elev. 988 ft)
Last Update:
6:28 am CDT Jun 24, 2021
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Jun 24, 2021-6pm CDT Jun 30, 2021
 
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