Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the Center of the Nation; Coastal Impacts Across the East

Excessive heat returns for portions of the Plains today where heat indices will likely climb above the century mark. Furthermore, warm temperatures, strong winds and dry fuels may result in rapid spread of wild fires across the western High Plains today. For the east coast, lingering storm with onshore flow will bring high surf, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding, especially at high tide. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portage, Portage Glacier (PATO)

Lat: 60.78°NLon: 148.83°WElev: 95ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Sep 3:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Whittier AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 44. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 44. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Whittier AK
 60.78°N 148.68°W (Elev. 3 ft)
3:29 pm AKDT Sep 20, 2024
3pm AKDT Sep 20, 2024-6pm AKDT Sep 26, 2024
 
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