Central U.S. Severe Storms and Heavy Rain; Western Fire Weather Threats

A strong system will produce a swath of impacts. Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes will be possible in the south and central Plains. Heavy rain could cause flash flooding in the Mid Mississippi Valley. Mountain snow will develop in the Rockies. Critical fire weather threats are expected across northern California and the Southwest. 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.

Fair and Breezy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	S 23 G 35 mph
Barometer	29.70 in (1004.9 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	8 May 2:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Sheldon MO

Wind Advisory May 8, 10:00pm until May 9, 07:00am

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Wind Advisory

Tonight

Mostly Cloudy
then Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Low: 57 °F
Sunday

Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
Cloudy
High: 60 °F⇓
Sunday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 45 °F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy
High: 59 °F
Monday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 45 °F
Tuesday

Chance
Showers
High: 61 °F
Tuesday
Night

Mostly Cloudy
Low: 46 °F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny
High: 61 °F
Wednesday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 45 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 57. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and noon. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 55 by 1pm. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Wind chill values as low as 43 early. Northeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 61.