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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 5:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNE Medfra AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNE Medfra AK
 63.38°N 154.37°W (Elev. 1650 ft)
6:22 am AKDT Jul 4, 2026
6am AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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