Ophelia Impacting the East; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Threats for the Center of the Nation

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will affect the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. For the center of the nation, a cold front will focus showers and thunderstorms, some severe with excessive rainfall and flash flooding, through the weekend. Meanwhile, much cooler temperatures and a wet weather pattern enters the Pacific Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.2 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 23 Sep 4:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Ketchikan International Airport AK

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 56 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 47 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 54 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 47 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Rain Likely

    High: 59 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Rain Likely

    Low: 50 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Rain

    High: 60 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Rain

    Low: 50 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 56.

    Rain

    High: 56 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
Ketchikan International Airport AK
 55.35°N 131.71°W (Elev. 26 ft)
4:43 pm AKDT Sep 23, 2023
5pm AKDT Sep 23, 2023-6pm AKDT Sep 30, 2023
 
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