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.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 2:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Folger AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Isolated showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then isolated showers. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Scattered showers before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Folger AK
 63.54°N 155.93°W (Elev. 2713 ft)
3:19 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
3pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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