Severe Storms Expected Across Upper Midwest; Heat Advisories in the Plains
Strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain, and a few tornadoes are expected across the Upper Mississippi Valley, which includes the Twin Cities metro area. Meanwhile, heat advisories are in effect across the central and southern Plains, including the Kansas City metro area. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Partly Cloudy
91°F
33°C
| Humidity | 56% |
| Wind Speed | SW 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.04 in (1016.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 73°F (23°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 100°F (38°C) |
| Last update | 9 Aug 2:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Joplin MO
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Tonight
Partly Cloudy
Low: 76 °F
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Monday
Hot
High: 96 °F
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Monday
NightChance
Showers then
Chance
T-stormsLow: 72 °F
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Tuesday
Chance
T-stormsHigh: 92 °F
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Tuesday
NightPartly Cloudy
then Chance
T-stormsLow: 72 °F
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Wednesday
Hot
High: 93 °F
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Wednesday
Night
Mostly Clear
Low: 73 °F
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Thursday
Chance
ShowersHigh: 92 °F
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Thursday
NightPartly Cloudy
Low: 73 °F
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 96. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Point Forecast:
Joplin MO
37.08°N 94.5°W (Elev. 997 ft)
37.08°N 94.5°W (Elev. 997 ft)
1:58 pm CDT Aug 9, 2020
3pm CDT Aug 9, 2020-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2020
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