Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 17 Aug 7:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NW Summit AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 36. Southwest wind around 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 20 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers. Low around 36. Southwest wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles NW Summit AK
 63.49°N 149.45°W (Elev. 5413 ft)
7:18 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
8pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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