Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. 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

56°F

13°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.66 in (1005.1 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 2:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Denali Park AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Denali Park AK
 63.62°N 150.18°W (Elev. 2989 ft)
3:19 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
3pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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