Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.

Overcast and Breezy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 21 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Apr 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Columbus KS

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 73. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Columbus KS
 37.17°N 94.83°W (Elev. 899 ft)
11:16 am CDT Apr 13, 2026
11am CDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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