Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Talkeetna, Talkeetna Airport (PATK)

Lat: 62.32°NLon: 150.09°WElev: 358ft.

Light Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 5:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles NNW Chelatna Lodge AK

  • Today

    Today: Showers.  High near 43. Southeast wind 50 to 60 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 36. Southeast wind around 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers.  High near 42. Southeast wind 60 to 70 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers.  Low around 37. Southeast wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers.  High near 42. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers.  Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 43. Southeast wind 50 to 60 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 42. Southeast wind 60 to 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 37. Southeast wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 42. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
37 Miles NNW Chelatna Lodge AK
 62.96°N 151.67°W (Elev. 5840 ft)
6:19 am AKDT Aug 3, 2026
6am AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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