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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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 17 Aug 11:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Port Nikiski AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Port Nikiski AK
 60.67°N 151.37°W (Elev. 148 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am AKDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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