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Derecho

May 2009 Super Derecho
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May 2009 Super Derecho

On Friday morning, May 8, 2009, thunderstorms that had formed into a Derecho moved from eastern Kansas into Missouri. According to NOAA’s definition, a … May 2009 Super DerechoRead more

by admin•May 8, 2009July 28, 2026•Derecho, KSNF-TV, Straight-Line Winds

Current Conditions

Joplin, Missouri
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
79°F
26°C
  • Humidity 84%
  • Wind Speed E 6 mph
  • Barometer 29.88 in
  • Dewpoint 73°F
  • Visibility 10 mi
  • Heat Index 82°F
  • Updated
    29 Jul 5:20 am CDT (10:20 UTC)

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Joplin, Missouri
🌅 Sunrise
6:19 AM
🌇 Sunset
8:29 PM

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