Severe Thunderstorms in the High Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic

An Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) of severe thunderstorms is forecast across portions of the Central High Plains this afternoon. Severe wind gusts up to 70 mph and large hail will be possible. While PTC Eight has dissipated, additional heavy to excessive rainfall will be possible today across the Mid-Atlantic, especially in southeastern Virginia. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kenai, Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)

Lat: 60.57°NLon: 151.25°WElev: 98ft.

Light Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.8 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 17 Sep 1:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Nikiski AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am.  Low around 44. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely before 10am, then isolated showers between 10am and 1pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Low around 44. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain likely before 10am, then isolated showers between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Nikiski AK
 60.72°N 151.32°W (Elev. 157 ft)
4:08 am AKDT Sep 17, 2024
2pm AKDT Sep 17, 2024-6pm AKDT Sep 23, 2024
 
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