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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 12:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Drift River AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Drift River AK
 60.6°N 152.19°W (Elev. 30 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am AKDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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