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

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Partly Cloudy

53°F

12°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 11:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ESE Folger AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    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 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °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 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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 68. 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 48.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ESE Folger AK
 63.5°N 155.55°W (Elev. 1795 ft)
12:22 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
12pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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