Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-Atlantic; Heat Persists Across the South

Scattered severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall are possible into the night in the Mid Atlantic, and heavy rain will shift to Virginia and the Carolinas on Friday. Severe thunderstorms are also possible in the Central Plains into the Upper MS Valley and the Deep South tonight. Dangerous heat persists across the Southern Plains and Lower MS Valley and heat will expand into the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Mostly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Aug 4:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Fairbanks / Eielson Air Force Base AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 65 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Isolated showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Fairbanks / Eielson Air Force Base AK
 64.57°N 146.95°W (Elev. 928 ft)
5:17 pm AKDT Aug 20, 2026
5pm AKDT Aug 20, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 27, 2026
 
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