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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cherokee, Cherokee Municipal Airport (KCKP)

Lat: 42.73°NLon: 95.56°WElev: 1227ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 2 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Oct 6:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Meriden IA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Meriden IA
 42.79°N 95.62°W (Elev. 1401 ft)
Last Update:
6:13 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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