Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45°NLon: 91.93°WElev: 978ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	29.94 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Aug 8:15 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Dunkerton IA

Severe T-storm Watch until August 19, 12:00am

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 19, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Wed
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Patchy Fog
then Mostly
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 77.