Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

McGrath, McGrath Airport (PAMC)

Lat: 62.97°NLon: 155.62°WElev: 338ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 15 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 2:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNE Folger AK

Wind Advisory August 3, 03:11pm until August 4, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory August 3, 03:11pm until August 4, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. High near 59. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely before 10am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 10am. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNE Folger AK
 63.79°N 155.92°W (Elev. 725 ft)
2:22 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
3pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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