Cold Temperatures and Some Snow

A strong cold front and low pressure system will press from the Central U.S. through the East over the next couple of days. The impressive cold front will allow a cold air mass to settle in east of the Rockies and numerous record low temperatures are likely the next few days, especially Wednesday morning. A streak of snow is also expected from the central Plains to northern New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Freeze Warning in effect from April 20, 09:00 PM CDT until April 21, 09:00 AM CDT
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from April 20, 07:00 AM CDT until April 20, 01:00 PM CDT

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Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	NE 13 G 21 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	39°F (4°C)
Last update	19 Apr 11:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Fort Scott KS

Winter Weather Advisory April 20, 07:00am until April 20, 01:00pm

Freeze Warning April 20, 09:00pm until April 21, 09:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Freeze Warning

Overnight

Cloudy
Low: 34 °F
Tuesday

Rain/Snow
High: 44 °F
Tuesday
Night

Frost
Low: 29 °F
Wednesday

Frost then
Mostly Sunny
High: 55 °F
Wednesday
Night

Partly Cloudy
then Areas
Frost
Low: 34 °F
Thursday

Areas Frost
then Chance
Showers
High: 58 °F
Thursday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 45 °F
Friday

Showers
Likely
High: 60 °F
Friday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 48 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday

Rain and snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain. High near 44. Wind chill values as low as 26. North wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Widespread frost, mainly after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.

Wednesday

Widespread frost, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values as low as 24 early. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Areas of frost before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 58.

Thursday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.