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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

INDEPENDENCE (KIDP)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 825ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NE 13 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 May 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Independence KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 58. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 58. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Memorial Day
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Independence KS
 37.24°N 95.7°W
Last Update:
12:41 pm CDT May 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT May 20, 2026-6pm CDT May 26, 2026
 
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