Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast U.S; Flash Flooding Threat for the Northern Gulf Coast

Severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Southeast and Carolinas today where a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) has been issued. A Slight Risk Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Level 2 of 4) has been issued for part of the northern Gulf Coast today due to the threat of flash, urban, and riverine flooding. 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

55°F

13°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	54°F (12°C)
Last update	19 May 6:55 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Dunkerton IA

Today
High: 81 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Monday
High: 79 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms and
Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 53 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Breezy then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 68 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Mostly
Sunny and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 79. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 82. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 74.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.