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Heavy Rainfall Threat to the South from Possible Tropical/Subtropical System Over the Weekend

A tropical disturbance over the Yucatan Peninsula has a High chance of developing into a tropical or subtropical depression in the Gulf over the Memorial Day Weekend. This system has the potential to bring heavy rainfall to portions of the Gulf Coast over the next 5-7 days. The threat of rip currents will also steadily increase along the Gulf from FL to LA over the holiday weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 25 May 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Joplin MO

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Scattered
    T-storms

    High: 86 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 69 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 90 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light southeast wind.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 68 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Hot

    High: 93 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 69 °F

  • Memorial
    Day

    Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 91 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 69 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 90 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light southeast wind.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
Joplin MO
 37.08°N 94.5°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
10:57 am CDT May 25, 2018
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT May 25, 2018-6pm CDT May 31, 2018
 
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