Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 20 Jun 10:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Independence IA

Heat Advisory June 21, 12:00pm until June 23, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Clear and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Independence IA
 42.46°N 91.91°W (Elev. 915 ft)
9:32 pm CDT Jun 20, 2025
11pm CDT Jun 20, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 27, 2025
 
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