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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pratt Municipal (KPTT)

Lat: 37.7°NLon: 98.75°WElev: 1952ft.

Partly Cloudy

95°F

35°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 18 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 16 Aug 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Preston KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 16 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 16 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 9 to 14 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 8 to 13 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. 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 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Preston KS
 37.65°N 98.6°W (Elev. 1768 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm CDT Aug 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Aug 16, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2025
 
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