Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pratt Municipal (KPTT)

Lat: 37.7°NLon: 98.75°WElev: 1952ft.

Overcast and Breezy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed S 21 mph
Barometer 29.67 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 18 May 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lewis KS

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 21 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 14 to 17 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East northeast wind 6 to 13 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 23 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 14 to 17 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East northeast wind 6 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 6 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lewis KS
 37.94°N 99.26°W (Elev. 2146 ft)
11:46 am CDT May 18, 2026
12pm CDT May 18, 2026-6pm CDT May 24, 2026
 
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