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Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Fair
70°F
21°C
| Humidity | 76% |
| Wind Speed | S 20 G 29 mph |
| Barometer | 29.65 in (1003.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 62°F (17°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 23 Apr 9:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Columbus KS
Severe T-storm Watch until April 24, 04:00am
NOW until 4:00am Fri
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Severe
ThunderstormsFriday
High: 74 °F
Scattered
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
LikelySunday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-stormsSunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-stormsMonday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
and Breezy
then Mostly
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 57. South wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then isolated showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
Columbus KS
37.17°N 94.83°W (Elev. 899 ft)
37.17°N 94.83°W (Elev. 899 ft)
10:06 pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
10pm CDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 30, 2026
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