Florence Departs U.S. But Rivers Will Rise Further In Carolinas; Heavy Rain Continues In Midwest
Major-to-record river flooding will continue across the Carolinas for days to weeks to come as rainfall from Florence makes its way through area river systems. Meanwhile, a stationary front extending through the Midwest will be a focus for heavy rain with localized flash flooding across the Upper Midwest midweek; severe thunderstorms are also possible in this region. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Fair
75°F
24°C
| Humidity | 88% |
| Wind Speed | S 9 mph |
| Barometer | 29.96 in (1013.2 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 71°F (22°C) |
| Visibility | 8.00 mi |
| Last update | 20 Sep 6:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Fort Scott KS
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Today
Hot
High: 92 °F
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Tonight
Partly Cloudy
then Showers
LikelyLow: 69 °F
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Friday
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-stormsHigh: 74 °F
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Friday
Night
Mostly Cloudy
Low: 57 °F
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Saturday
Partly Sunny
High: 72 °F
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Saturday
Night
Partly Cloudy
Low: 56 °F
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Sunday
Mostly Sunny
High: 77 °F
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Sunday
NightPartly Cloudy
Low: 62 °F
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Monday
Mostly Sunny
High: 79 °F
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South wind 8 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Point Forecast:
Fort Scott KS
37.84°N 94.72°W (Elev. 787 ft)
37.84°N 94.72°W (Elev. 787 ft)
6:12 am CDT Sep 20, 2018
7am CDT Sep 20, 2018-6pm CDT Sep 26, 2018
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