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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pratt Municipal (KPTT)

Lat: 37.7°NLon: 98.75°WElev: 1952ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 2 Jul 3:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lewis KS

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 9 to 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 96. South wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 9 to 15 mph.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lewis KS
 37.94°N 99.26°W (Elev. 2146 ft)
Last Update:
3:32 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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