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Severe Thunderstorms Possible in Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in Central Plains

Strong to severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are possible in parts of the Dakotas and western Minnesota through tonight. Meanwhile, dry and very hot weather will result in critical fire weather conditions for parts of the central Plains. An area of low pressure in the western Gulf of Mexico may bring heavy rainfall to parts of coastal Texas by Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

INDEPENDENCE (KIDP)

Lat: 37.16°NLon: 95.78°WElev: 825ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 29 Jun 5:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Longton KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Clear

    Low: 63 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 92 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 70 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 95 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 73 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 91 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 72 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 91 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 74 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Longton KS
 37.35°N 96.01°W
Last Update:
4:59 pm CDT Jun 29, 2022
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Jun 29, 2022-6pm CDT Jul 6, 2022
 
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