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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 11:55 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Wainwright U. S. Army Airfield AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers. Widespread haze. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Calm wind.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers. Widespread haze. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Isolated showers. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Isolated showers before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Wainwright U. S. Army Airfield AK
 64.85°N 147.55°W (Elev. 469 ft)
Last Update:
12:17 pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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