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

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

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

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.78 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 3:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Denali Park AK

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and 4am.  Low around 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers, mainly after 4pm.  High near 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Low around 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Independence Day
Showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Denali Park AK
 63.59°N 150.37°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
4:18 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
4am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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