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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Minchumina, Minchumina Airport (PAMH)

Lat: 63.88°NLon: 152.3°WElev: 682ft.

Mostly Cloudy

49°F

9°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.74 in (991.6 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 5:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Kantishna AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then scattered showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 66 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then isolated thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 66 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then scattered showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then isolated thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Independence Day
Showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Scattered showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Kantishna AK
 63.54°N 150.98°W (Elev. 1726 ft)
Last Update:
6:24 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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