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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 93%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 17 Aug 10:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Nikiski AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. 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 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Nikiski AK
 60.72°N 151.32°W (Elev. 157 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm AKDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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