Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Heat Wave in the Central U.S.

Numerous severe storms with a potential for severe wind gusts, tornadoes (some potentially strong), and very large hail are expected in parts of the central and northern Plains. Heavy rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of the northern Plains and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast. Fire weather concerns persist in the Four Corners Region. Hot and humid expected in the central U.S.. 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

86°F

30°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	29.85 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	9 Jun 6:55 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Winthrop IA

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Clear
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 59.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.