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Flooding Threat Along the Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies and High Plains; Cooler Weather in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Strong thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast today and over parts of the southern Rockies into the High Plains today through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 29 Aug 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Independence Muni Airport IA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Labor Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Independence Muni Airport IA
 42.44°N 91.94°W (Elev. 951 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm CDT Aug 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Aug 29, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 4, 2025
 
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