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

13 Miles SW McKinley National Park Airport AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SW McKinley National Park Airport AK
 63.57°N 149.21°W (Elev. 5630 ft)
7:18 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
8pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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