Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Joplin MO

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
245 PM CDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
245 PM CDT Wed Sep 16 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited lightning risk.
  Elevated extreme heat risk.

DISCUSSION...

The Heat Advisory continues today as highs in the middle 90s to near
100 degrees with heat index values around 100 to 105 degrees
occur.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop
across portions of the area east of Highway 65this afternoon.
Most will remain dry. This activity will dissipate early this
evening. Brief heavy down pours and lightning will be the main
risk but a few storms could be capable of wind gusts up to around
40 to 50 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

A Heat Advisory is in effect through 8 pm Saturday. Highs in the
90s to near 100 with heat index values of 100 to 105 can be
expected. Overnight lows will remain in the 70s each night.

A few isolated thunderstorms will be possible Thursday afternoon
across portions of the eastern Ozarks. Most locations will remain
dry as coverage will be limited.

Additional shower and thunderstorm chances, 30 to 70 percent will
occur Saturday evening into Sunday with the better chances to the
north.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

&&

More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket

This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf

$$

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Heat Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1105 AM CDT Wed Sep 16 2026

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Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-Laclede-
Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-Lawrence-
Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-Taney-Ozark-
Oregon-
Including the cities of Duncan, Ozark Beach, Elsey, Lebanon,
Cassville, Salem, Versailles, Couch, Thomasville, Marionville,
Johnson City, Madry, Winona, South Fork, White Church, Plato,
Seymour, Stippville, Roach, El Dorado Springs, Olive, Graff,
Edmonson, Camdenton, Birch Tree, Mount Vernon, Cole Camp, Pittsburg,
Lowell, Siloam Springs, Carthage, Aurora Springs, Marshfield, Pomona,
Riverton, Osage Beach, Warsaw, Gladden, Jadwin, Pottersville,
Chicopee, Meinert, Christian Center, Windyville, Arnica, Fort Scott,
Baxter Springs, Mansfield, Greenfield, Rocky Comfort, Rome, Fort
Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Village of Four Seasons, Alton, Roby,
Lincoln, Lake Spring, Kirbyville, Springfield, Tiffin, Thayer, South
West City, Columbus, Hollister, Dogwood, Wasola, Eldon, Foose, Lamar,
Kimberling City, Joplin, Cross Timbers, Aurora, Ava, Whitakerville,
Wheatland, Nevada, Pawnee Station, Hermitage, Northwye, Decaturville,
Appleton City, Crockerville, Goodhope, Wilderness, Neosho, Branson,
March, Mora, Cedar Springs, Greer, Bangert, Vichy, Bendavis, West
Plains, Silver Dollar City, Stockton, Lynchburg, Nixa, Vanzant,
Northview, Indian Point, Neutral, Bolivar, Darien, Sherwin, Lake
Ozark, Selmore, Monett, Laurie, Forsyth, Caplinger Mills, Squires,
Charity, Filley, Kenoma, Quincy, Howes, Buffalo, Noel, Powersite,
Weaubleau, Rogersville, Dawson, Mountain Grove, Goodman, Montier,
Plad, Lockwood, Rocky Mount, Pineville, Rolla, Ozark, Anderson,
Crane, Edgewater Beach, Huggins, Lone Oak, Teresita, Laquey, and
Stover
1105 AM CDT Wed Sep 16 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Daily Heat Index values of around 100 to 105. Warm overnight
  lows in the 70s.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central,
  south central, southwest, and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

&&

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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit
http://weather.gov/sgf

Wise