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Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Light Rain
70°F
21°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | S 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.05 in (1016.7 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 68°F (20°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 14 Oct 11:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Baxter Springs KS
Flood Watch October 14, 12:42pm until October 15, 04:00pm
NOW until 4:00pm Thu
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 72 °F
Showers
LikelyTonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-stormsThursday
High: 78 °F
Showers
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 46 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly CloudyFriday
High: 57 °F
Mostly Sunny
and BreezyFriday Night
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 60 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 72. South wind around 6 mph becoming northeast. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 65. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Baxter Springs KS
37.02°N 94.75°W (Elev. 846 ft)
37.02°N 94.75°W (Elev. 846 ft)
11:30 am CDT Oct 14, 2026
12pm CDT Oct 14, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
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