Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 16 Jun 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Independence IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms.  Low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Independence IA
 42.48°N 91.88°W (Elev. 925 ft)
11:47 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
1pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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