Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 2:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Denali Park AK

Wind Advisory until August 5, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until August 5, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 40 to 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 40 to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Denali Park AK
 63.46°N 150°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
2:22 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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