Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern 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.

Mostly Cloudy

63°F

17°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	29.78 in
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 May 5:15 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Brandon IA

Overnight
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Likely
Sunday
High: 83 °F
T-storms then
Partly Sunny
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Showers
Monday
High: 82 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Tuesday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Partly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 63 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 64. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Occasional showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. High near 83. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 64. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7am and 10am. High near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.