Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Independence, Independence Municipal Airport (KIIB)

Lat: 42.45° N Lon: 91.93° W Elev: 978 ft.

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 19 May 8:55 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Buchanan County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Much cooler with lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. East winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the lower 50s.
Sunday Through Memorial Day
Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 50s.
Monday Night And Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s.



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657 PM CDT Tue May 19 2026
 
 

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