Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Mostly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.6 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 5:55 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Wainwright U. S. Army Airfield AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 72 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Isolated showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
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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)
5:17 am AKDT Jul 15, 2025
6am AKDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm AKDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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