Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

Lat: 63.73°NLon: 148.92°WElev: 1719ft.

Fair

47°F

8°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 29.72 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jul 12:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Cantwell AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 37. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 10am. High near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 37. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Independence Day
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A chance of showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles ESE Cantwell AK
 63.34°N 148.55°W (Elev. 5203 ft)
12:24 am AKDT Jul 3, 2026
1am AKDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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