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

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 4 Jul 8:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Denali Park AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after 4pm.  High near 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 61. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 61. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Denali Park AK
 63.49°N 149.94°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
8:21 am AKDT Jul 4, 2026
9am AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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