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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

56°F

13°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.8 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 3:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Lagoon AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Lagoon AK
 63.65°N 149.63°W (Elev. 3018 ft)
Last Update:
4:17 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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