Western Heat Wave Continues; Watching the Gulf of Mexico

A dangerous heat wave will continue to bring record temperatures to much of the West through this week. A tropical disturbance in the southwest Gulf of Mexico will likely form into a tropical depression late this week over the central or northwestern Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rain could begin to impact portions of the northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

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Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

A Few Clouds

62°F

17°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	29.84 in (1010.6 mb)
Dewpoint	47°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Jun 6:53 am AKDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Highland Park AK

Today

Hot
High: 86 °F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy
Low: 55 °F
Wednesday

Isolated
Showers then
Showers
Likely
High: 80 °F
Wednesday
Night

Severe
Thunderstorms
Low: 53 °F
Thursday

Scattered
Showers
High: 71 °F
Thursday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 52 °F
Friday

Chance
Showers
High: 74 °F
Friday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 52 °F
Saturday

Slight Chance
Showers
High: 78 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Isolated showers before 1pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. Increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then scattered showers after 1am. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, gusty winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

Friday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.