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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

55°F

13°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 11:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NNE Medfra AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 63 °F

    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 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °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 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 61 °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 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 65 °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: Isolated showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. 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 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. 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 61. 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 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles NNE Medfra AK
 63.41°N 154.37°W (Elev. 1804 ft)
Last Update:
11:19 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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