Joplin, MO

5:27 PM CDT on May 20, 2013 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 932 ft
Lon: 94.5° W
Lat: 37.1° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and chances of severe thunderstorm activity continued for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Tuesday as a broad, nearly stationary low remained over the Northern Plains. As the system lingered, ample moisture streamed northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front reached from the low southward through Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the Central U.S. set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of eastern/central Oklahoma, north-central Texas, northwestern Arkansas, southern Missouri, far southeastern Kansas remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the central Texas into the Upper Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley were at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers persisted near the low and it\\\\'s associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in this already saturate region combined with rapid runoff maintained flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure dropped southward over the region. To the north, additional showers were possible in the Northeast.
Weather Underground midday recap for Monday, May 20, 2013.

Heavy rains and chances of severe thunderstorm activity continued for areas of the Plains into the Midwest on Tuesday as a broad, nearly stationary low remained over the Northern Plains. As the system lingered, ample moisture streamed northward from the Gulf of Mexico, while an associated cold front reached from the low southward through Central and Southern Plains. The sharpening cold front combined with a dry line in the Southern Plains and the moisture laden conditions of the Central U.S. set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop across the Plains and into the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Portions of eastern/central Oklahoma, north-central Texas, northwestern Arkansas, southern Missouri, far southeastern Kansas remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for strong tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of the central Texas into the Upper Great Lakes and Upper Mississippi Valley were at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers persisted near the low and it\\\\'s associated warm front in portions of the north-central U.S. Continued precipitation in this already saturate region combined with rapid runoff maintained flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northwestern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms developed in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation as a weak upper trough of low pressure dropped southward over the region. To the north, additional showers were possible in the Northeast.
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Joplin Weather at a Glance

Updated 5:15 PM CDT
Weather Station
Pittsburg (KPTS)
Elevation
951 ft
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
-
Feels Like -
Wind(mph)
4
Sunrise / Set
6:05 AM
8:23 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Tonight
Thunderstorm 64 °F
T-storms
80% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 77 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Chance of a Thunderstorm 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 75 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 73 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Cloudy 77 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow is forecast to be Cooler than today.
Conditions
Pressure
29.69 in
Visibility
7.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 2900 ft
Scattered Clouds 3400 ft
Moisture
Humidity
Rainfall
0.36 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KPTS 202215Z AUTO 14003KT 7SM VCTS SCT029 SCT034 23/24 A2969 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW THRU N T02340235
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
-
76,76,76,76,76,76,76,75,75,73,73,73,73
Wind
Speed / Dir
4 mph from SE
Wind Gust
Health
UV
3 out of 16
Pollen
10.00 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 75F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
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Tornado Watch 190 in effect until 10 PM CDT this evening...
Flash Flood Watch in effect from 8 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday morning...

Weather Forecast for Joplin MO

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KPTS

Monday, 20
Thunderstorm
81 | 64 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Tuesday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 57 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
75 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 23
Partly Cloudy
73 | 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
77 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
88 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Mostly Cloudy
81 | 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Partly Cloudy
84 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Partly Cloudy
81 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 66 75 | 67 77 | 67 69 | 65
Wind 11 mph South 14 mph South 12 mph South 7 mph SSW
Humidity 84% 77% 72% 86%
Chance of Precip. 80% 80% 80% 80%
Cloud Cover 74% 100% 73% 89%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:05 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.41], Average RMSE [1.86]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.84], Average RMSE [2.44] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 57F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 63 72 | 63 74 | 61 63 | 56
Wind 6 mph South 9 mph WSW 9 mph WSW 4 mph WSW
Humidity 94% 69% 63% 79%
Chance of Precip. 80% 50% 40% 30%
Cloud Cover 87% 4% 100% 46%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:05 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.90], Average RMSE [2.16]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.20], Average RMSE [2.97] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the morning, then clear. High of 75F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 54 71 | 56 75 | 59 64 | 56
Wind 4 mph SSW 7 mph WNW 7 mph West 7 mph NNW
Humidity 85% 59% 56% 75%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 27% 8% 7%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:04 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.31], Average RMSE [3.59]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.23], Average RMSE [2.43] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 73F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 61F. Winds from the ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 50 71 | 54 73 | 57 62 | 53
Wind 7 mph North 9 mph North 10 mph NNE 8 mph ENE
Humidity 70% 53% 58% 70%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 15% 0% 100% 13%
Conditions Clear Clear Overcast Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:26 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.95], Average RMSE [3.05]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.05], Average RMSE [3.04] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the East at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 64F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 62 | 49 70 | 55 74 | 60 69 | 53
Wind 6 mph East 7 mph East 6 mph East 9 mph SE
Humidity 63% 57% 63% 54%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 50% 57% 70% 45%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.32], Average RMSE [3.99]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.29], Average RMSE [3.08] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 49 76 | 53 78 | 60 69 | 55
Wind 9 mph SE 7 mph SSE 8 mph SE 10 mph SSE
Humidity 54% 43% 54% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 30% 52% 99% 85%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:27 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.07], Average RMSE [4.11]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.84], Average RMSE [3.65] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 88F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 66 | 55 77 | 63 82 | 69 73 | 62
Wind 8 mph South 11 mph South 10 mph SSW 10 mph South
Humidity 64% 62% 66% 67%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 28% 48% 14% 15%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:28 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.35], Average RMSE [3.63]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.29], Average RMSE [3.74] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 59 77 | 64 80 | 67 73 | 63
Wind 12 mph South 16 mph SSW 12 mph SSW 11 mph South
Humidity 72% 62% 66% 71%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 43% 47% 89% 85%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Overcast Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.13], Average RMSE [4.52]
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 59 80 | 64 82 | 69 74 | 65
Wind 11 mph South 13 mph SSW 12 mph SSW 11 mph South
Humidity 72% 59% 62% 73%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 53% 44% 43%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:29 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.78], Average RMSE [5.23]
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 60 79 | 63 78 | 69 71 | 64
Wind 10 mph South 14 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 12 mph SSW
Humidity 73% 57% 71% 79%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 35% 28% 24% 18%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:30 PM
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 58 80 | 62 78 | 67 72 | 65
Wind 11 mph SSW 13 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 68% 54% 68% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 12% 12% 20% 18%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 2:47 PM CDT on May 20, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 62 79 | 64 80 | 69 74 | 67
Wind 6 mph SSW 9 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 8 mph South
Humidity 80% 60% 70% 76%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 20, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KJLN) 79 °F 57 °F
Record (KJLN) 92 °F (1956) 40 °F (1981)
Yesterday 87 °F 60 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 9
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 20, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:05 AM CDT 8:23 PM CDT
Civil Twilight 5:36 AM CDT 8:53 PM CDT
Nautical Twilight 5:00 AM CDT 9:29 PM CDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:20 AM CDT 10:09 PM CDT
Moon 3:38 PM CDT 2:54 AM CDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 17m
Length of Day
14h 18m
Tomorrow will be 1m 29s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 77% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 24
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May 31
Last Quarter
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59 °F
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60 °F
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No new snow has been reported.
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Joplin 75 °F Thunderstorm 5:09 PM CDT
Pittsburg - Scattered Clouds 5:15 PM CDT
Monett 73 °F Overcast 5:15 PM CDT
Grove 79 °F Mostly Cloudy 5:15 PM CDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KPTS)
Wind Speed: 3.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 140° (SE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KPTS 202215Z AUTO 14003KT 7SM VCTS SCT029 SCT034 23/24 A2969 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW THRU N T02340235

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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Mohaska, Joplin, MO 75.8 °F 77 °F 69 °F 80% South  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1110 ft 5:27 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Joplin MO , Saginaw, MO 76 °F 77 °F 70 °F 83% SSW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1082 ft 5:02 PM CDT MADIS
MesoWest I-44 @ MM 1.28 - Joplin , Joplin, MO 76 °F 77 °F 68 °F 75% SSW  at  17 mph 0.00 in / hr 1071 ft 4:30 PM CDT MADIS
ESE Cherokee Co Kansas, Columbus, KS 75.3 °F 75 °F 71 °F 86% South  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 951 ft 5:14 PM CDT Normal  
MesoWest I-44 @ MM 20.20 - Fidelity , Carthage, MO 76 °F 77 °F 71 °F 84% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 1048 ft 4:30 PM CDT MADIS
Rolling Meadows, Neosho, MO 74.9 °F 76 °F 66 °F 74% SW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 5:27 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
the Wood, Reeds, MO 75.5 °F 75 °F 73 °F 91% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1086 ft 5:25 PM CDT Normal  
NonFedAWOS NEOSHO AIRPORT , Neosho, MO 75 °F 73 °F 73 °F 94% South  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 1254 ft 4:35 PM CDT MADIS
South east of Granby, Granby, MO 75.2 °F 76 °F 69 °F 80% SSW  at  8.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1217 ft 5:27 PM CDT Rapid Fire  
Cherry Weather Station, Miami, OK 77.2 °F 79 °F 69 °F 77% South  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 808 ft 5:27 PM CDT Rapid Fire
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Tornado Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:03 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

Tornado Watch 190 remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for the
following locations

MO
. Missouri counties included are

Barry Barton Bates
Benton Boone Callaway
Camden Carroll Cass
Cedar Chariton Christian
Clay Cole Cooper
Dade Dallas Greene
Henry Hickory Howard
Jackson Jasper Johnson
Laclede Lafayette Lawrence
McDonald Macon Maries
Miller Moniteau Morgan
Newton Osage Pettis
Phelps Polk Pulaski
Randolph ray St. Clair
Saline stone Vernon
Webster Wright


Flash Flood Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 12:48 PM CDT on May 20, 2013

... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect from 8 PM CDT this evening
through Tuesday morning...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* portions of southeast Kansas and Missouri... including the
following areas... in southeast Kansas... Bourbon... Cherokee
and Crawford. In Missouri... Barry... Barton... Benton...
Camden... Cedar... Christian... Dade... Dallas... Dent... Douglas...
Greene... Hickory... Howell... Jasper... Laclede... Lawrence...
Maries... McDonald... Miller... Morgan... Newton... Oregon...
Ozark... Phelps... Polk... Pulaski... Shannon... St. Clair...
stone... Taney... Texas... Vernon... Webster and Wright.

* From 8 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday morning

* additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to
develop this afternoon into early Tuesday across portions of
extreme southeastern Kansas and the Missouri Ozarks. Heavy
rainfall will be possible across the region. Total rainfall
amounts of one to two inches with locally higher amounts near
three inches will be possible. The heaviest rainfall this
evening and tonight is generally expected to occur along and
south of the Interstate 44 corridor.

* This excessive rainfall may result in flash flooding of small
streams... low water crossings... and other flood prone areas.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should flash flood warnings be issued.




Local Storm Report
Mobile & Email Alerts


05/20/2013 1206 am

2 miles E of Carthage, Jasper County.

Tornado, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.


            NWS storm survey confirmed a tornado touched down briefly
            near the intersection of palimino and 13th street
            approximately 2 miles east of Carthage. Numerous trees
            were uprooted... along with powerlines blown down and
            outbuildings destroyed. Time of event estimated.





05/20/2013 0150 PM

Reeds, Jasper County.

Hail e0.50 inch, reported by Post office.


            Dime sized hail was reported at the Post office





05/20/2013 1206 am

2 miles E of Carthage, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.


            Numerous trees down... powerlines down... outbuildings
            destroyed... and shingle damage to homes. Time of event
            estimated.





05/20/2013 1206 am

2 miles E of Carthage, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Fire Dept/Rescue.


            Numerous trees down... powerlines down... outbuildings
            destroyed... and shingle damage to homes. Time of event
            estimated.





05/19/2013 0750 PM

Sarcoxie, Jasper County.

Hail e0.75 inch, reported by law enforcement.


            Tree also reported down.




05/19/2013 1150 PM

Carl Junction, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m55.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.





05/19/2013 1157 PM

Oronogo, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m55.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.





05/19/2013 1157 PM

Oronogo, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.


            Tree down across roadway




05/20/2013 1202 am

Carthage, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.


            Road sign down at I-49 and fir Road




05/20/2013 1206 am

2 miles E of Carthage, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            Tree reported down on house at intersection of Chestnut
            and 118.




05/20/2013 1206 am

2 miles E of Carthage, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            Tree reported down on house at intersection of Chestnut
            and 118.





05/20/2013 1206 am

2 miles E of Carthage, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            Tree reported down on house at intersection of Chestnut
            and 118.





05/20/2013 1206 am

S Carthage, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Emergency Mngr.


            Tree reported down on house.





05/20/2013 1202 am

Carthage, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.


            Road sign down at I-49 and fir Road





05/20/2013 1202 am

Carthage, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.


            Road sign down at I-49 and fir Road





05/19/2013 1150 PM

Carl Junction, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m55.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.





05/19/2013 1157 PM

Oronogo, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind gust m55.00 mph, reported by amateur radio.





05/19/2013 1157 PM

Oronogo, Jasper County.

Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by law enforcement.


            Tree down across roadway





05/19/2013 0750 PM

Sarcoxie, Jasper County.

Hail e0.75 inch, reported by law enforcement.


            Tree also reported down.





05/19/2013 0750 PM

Sarcoxie, Jasper County.

Hail e0.75 inch, reported by law enforcement.


            Tree also reported down in.



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