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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 15 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 13 May 5:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Winthrop IA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Winthrop IA
 42.48°N 91.82°W (Elev. 991 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 am CDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT May 13, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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