Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Partly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Oct 1:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Independence IA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly after 9am.  High near 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Widespread frost, mainly after 5am.  Otherwise, clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Frost

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Widespread frost, mainly before 8am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Frost then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 9am. High near 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Friday Night
Widespread frost, mainly after 5am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Widespread frost, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Independence IA
 42.46°N 91.88°W (Elev. 899 ft)
1:26 am CDT Oct 14, 2026
1am CDT Oct 14, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 20, 2026
 
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