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Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.67 in (1005.2 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 5:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

McGrath AK

  • Today

    Today: Showers, mainly after 7am. High near 54. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly after 7am. High near 54. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
McGrath AK
 62.95°N 155.62°W (Elev. 328 ft)
Last Update:
6:18 am AKDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am AKDT May 21, 2026-6pm AKDT May 27, 2026
 
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