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

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.70 in (1005.9 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 1:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Folger AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Independence Day
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Folger AK
 63.61°N 156.19°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
2:17 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
2pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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