Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	18 Aug 6:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Vinton Veterans Mem Airpark Airport IA

Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.