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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. Today; Dangerous Heatwave Coming to the West

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible today and Thursday across parts of the central Plains into the Upper Midwest and mid Mississippi Valley. Damaging winds, large hail and flooding should be the main threats. A record-breaking and dangerous heatwave is coming to the West. Dozens of daily high temperature records could be broken starting this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anchorage, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC)

Lat: 61.17°NLon: 150°WElev: 144ft.

Mostly Cloudy

12°C

54°F

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 19 km/h
Barometer 1007.2 mb (29.74 in)
Dewpoint 6°C (43°F)
Visibility 16 km
Wind Chill10°C (50°F)
Last update 23 Jun 4:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Knik Heights AK

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Southeast wind 40 to 50 km/h increasing to 50 to 60 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 90 km/h.

    Chance Rain

    High: 13 °C

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 7. East wind 55 to 60 km/h decreasing to 50 to 55 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 90 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Rain Likely

    Low: 7 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain before 4pm, then scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Southeast wind around 55 km/h, with gusts as high as 85 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance Rain

    High: 14 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 6. Southeast wind around 50 km/h, with gusts as high as 70 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 6 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Southeast wind around 45 km/h.

    Chance Rain

    High: 13 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southeast wind 35 to 45 km/h decreasing to 25 to 35 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 km/h.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 6 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance Rain

    High: 12 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 5 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 12 °C

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Southeast wind 40 to 50 km/h increasing to 50 to 60 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 90 km/h.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 7. East wind 55 to 60 km/h decreasing to 50 to 55 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 90 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of rain before 4pm, then scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Southeast wind around 55 km/h, with gusts as high as 85 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 6. Southeast wind around 50 km/h, with gusts as high as 70 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Southeast wind around 45 km/h.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southeast wind 35 to 45 km/h decreasing to 25 to 35 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 km/h.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Knik Heights AK
 61.08°N 149.67°W (Elev. 836 m)
Last Update:
3:51 am AKDT Jun 23, 2021
Forecast Valid:
5am AKDT Jun 23, 2021-6pm AKDT Jun 29, 2021
 
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