Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pratt Municipal (KPTT)

Lat: 37.7°NLon: 98.75°WElev: 1952ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Oct 7:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Preston KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 71. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 63. South wind around 7 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 71. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 72. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. South wind around 7 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
Preston KS
 37.76°N 98.55°W (Elev. 1837 ft)
5:06 pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
8pm CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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