Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

McKinley Park, McKinley National Park Airport (PAIN)

Lat: 63.73°NLon: 148.92°WElev: 1719ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 7:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNE Lignite AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers before 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 59 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers before 7am, then isolated showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Isolated showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Isolated showers before 7am, then isolated showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNE Lignite AK
 64.13°N 148.81°W (Elev. 2582 ft)
8:16 pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026
8pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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