Independence, Louisiana Weather
Independence, Louisiana — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Independence, Tangipahoa Parish.
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About Independence, Louisiana
Independence rests in the rolling heart of Tangipahoa Parish, where the land breathes in a slow, humid rhythm. It lies 9.4 miles north-north-west of Hammond, LA (from Hammond, LA: bearing 345°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south of Amite City. The terrain here is a gentle undulation of pine forests and cultivated fields, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer shower. Spanish moss hangs like forgotten lace from the ancient oaks that line the roads, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the sky. The sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in shifting patterns on the verdant undergrowth, a dappled, living mosaic that speaks of the deep South's verdant abundance. The very atmosphere seems to hum with a quiet, persistent life, a testament to the enduring spirit of this Louisiana place. The roots of Independence run deep into the fertile soil, a history shaped by agriculture and the quiet resilience of its people. Once a hub for strawberry farming, the legacy of those sweet, sun-ripened berries still lingers, a memory woven into the local lore and the occasional roadside stand. Today, the economy is a more varied affair, with small businesses and agricultural endeavors still forming the backbone of daily life, alongside the steady presence of those who commute to larger centers for work. The distinctive charm of Independence lies in its unpretentious character, a place where neighborly waves are a common currency and the pace of life allows for reflection, a quiet counterpoint to the clamor of the outside world.
Live animated radar for Independence and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Independence, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 30.635466°N, 90.500924°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 70443 |
| Area Code | 985 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Independence, Louisiana Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Independence, Louisiana, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Independence includes coordinates 30.635466°N, 90.500924°W, situated in Tangipahoa Parish. ZIP code 70443. Telephone area code: 985. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
