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Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Fair
76°F
24°C
| Humidity | 69% |
| Wind Speed | S 14 G 23 mph |
| Barometer | 29.86 in (1010.1 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 65°F (18°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 78°F (26°C) |
| Last update | 1 Apr 2:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Columbus KS
This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Showers
LikelyTonight
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Heavy RainThursday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms and
BreezyThursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 47 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday
High: 59 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 63. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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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)
1:26 pm CDT Apr 1, 2026
3pm CDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 8, 2026
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