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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed E 17 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 5:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Independence IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Independence IA
 42.46°N 91.91°W (Elev. 915 ft)
Last Update:
2:51 pm CDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 28, 2026
 
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