Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

62°F

17°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 20 Nov 11:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Columbus KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Patchy fog after 5pm. High near 67. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers.  Patchy fog. Low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. South wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog after 5pm. High near 67. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 3am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog. Low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. South wind 7 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbus KS
 37.17°N 94.83°W (Elev. 899 ft)
11:21 am CST Nov 20, 2025
12pm CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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