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.

A Few Clouds

61°F

16°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 1:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Denali Park AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 42. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely 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. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  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 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 42. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the morning. 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 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SW Denali Park AK
 63.49°N 150.3°W (Elev. 3760 ft)
1:17 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
2pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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