Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 2:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NNE Nikolai Airport AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 69 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then scattered showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 74 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then scattered showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Isolated showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NNE Nikolai Airport AK
 63.31°N 154.12°W (Elev. 610 ft)
3:19 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
3pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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