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Current conditions at
Joplin, Joplin Regional Airport (KJLN)
Lat: 37.16°NLon: 94.5°WElev: 981ft.
Rain Fog/Mist
71°F
22°C
| Humidity | 94% |
| Wind Speed | W 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.10 in (1018.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 69°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 4.00 mi |
| Last update | 14 Oct 12:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Columbus KS
Flood Watch October 14, 01:47pm until October 15, 04:00pm
NOW until 4:00pm Thu
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 69 °F
Showers
LikelyTonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy RainThursday
High: 77 °F
Showers
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 46 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly CloudyFriday
High: 56 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 59 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Clear
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 steady temperature around 69. South wind around 6 mph becoming northeast. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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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 Oct 14, 2026
1pm CDT Oct 14, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
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