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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pratt Municipal (KPTT)

Lat: 37.7°NLon: 98.75°WElev: 1952ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 2 Aug 6:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Preston KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 7 to 16 mph.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. South wind 7 to 16 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Preston KS
 37.78°N 98.58°W (Elev. 1873 ft)
Last Update:
5:07 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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