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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Enhanced Area of Severe Thunderstorms Today

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. Widespread moderate to extreme HeatRisk is forecast. Scattered wind damage and large hail are expected from severe thunderstorms impacting parts of Nebraska into Iowa today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jul 8:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Cantwell AK

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Low around 36. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Low around 36. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Cantwell AK
 63.51°N 149.02°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
Last Update:
8:18 am AKDT Jul 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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