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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pratt Municipal (KPTT)

Lat: 37.7°NLon: 98.75°WElev: 1952ft.

Fair

96°F

36°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed S 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 17 Aug 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Wellsford KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 13 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind around 13 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Wellsford KS
 37.57°N 99.02°W (Elev. 2060 ft)
Last Update:
3:30 pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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