Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. 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

66°F

19°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	8 Sep 7:15 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Independence Muni Airport IA

Today
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Heavy Rain
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 56.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Friday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.