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.

Light Rain

56°F

13°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SE 12 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 7:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Cantwell AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 25 to 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 30 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 20 to 25 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 30 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 20 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Cantwell AK
 63.48°N 148.96°W (Elev. 5351 ft)
7:16 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
7pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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