Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NW 17 G 30 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 19 May 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Rowley IA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Rowley IA
 42.33°N 91.91°W (Elev. 919 ft)
10:41 am CDT May 19, 2026
11am CDT May 19, 2026-6pm CDT May 25, 2026
 
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