Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.9 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 8:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NE Medfra AK

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm, then isolated thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Independence Day
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm, then isolated thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Scattered showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NE Medfra AK
 63.39°N 154.31°W (Elev. 1385 ft)
9:19 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
9am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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