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 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 Denali Park AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 7pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °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
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Denali Park AK
 63.7°N 148.65°W (Elev. 2608 ft)
3:19 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
4pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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