Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes are expected through Tuesday across parts of the central Plains and lower to mid Missouri Valley. Heavy to excessive rainfall could produce flooding across portions of the Ohio Valley into the Central Appalachians through Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pratt Municipal (KPTT)

Lat: 37.7°NLon: 98.75°WElev: 1952ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 17 Jun 2:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Preston KS

Severe T-storm Watch June 17, 03:02am until June 17, 07:00am
Severe T-storm Warning June 17, 03:02am until June 17, 03:30am
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Severe T-storm Watch
Severe T-storm Warning
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    Severe T-storm Watch June 17, 03:02am until June 17, 07:00am
    Severe T-storm Warning June 17, 03:02am until June 17, 03:30am

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  • Overnight

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 21 mph becoming north northeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 99. Breezy.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind around 13 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 93. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 16 to 21 mph becoming north northeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 99. Breezy.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Windy.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Windy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Breezy.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Preston KS
 37.76°N 98.55°W (Elev. 1837 ft)
1:29 am CDT Jun 17, 2025
3am CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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