Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Light Rain

57°F

14°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 9 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 2:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Folger AK

Wind Advisory until August 4, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory until August 4, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers.  High near 57. South wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers.  Low around 48. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  High near 58. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 50. South wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Showers. High near 57. South wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers. Low around 48. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. High near 58. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Folger AK
 63.67°N 156.08°W (Elev. 1129 ft)
2:17 am AKDT Aug 3, 2026
3am AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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