Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Central Plains to the Midwest

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Severe thunderstorm are expected from the northern/central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. Isolated slash flooding is possible from the central Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jul 3:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles S Denali Park AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 53. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Low around 41. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, mainly after 4pm.  High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 53. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Low around 41. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Independence Day
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles S Denali Park AK
 63.43°N 150.18°W (Elev. 5043 ft)
4:19 pm AKDT Jul 3, 2026
4pm AKDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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