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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Fog/Mist

56°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.6 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 7 Sep 11:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Wainwright U. S. Army Airfield AK

Wind Advisory September 8, 04:00pm until September 9, 10:00pm
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Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered showers, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, mainly after 10am. High near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers. Low around 46. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers. High near 55. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly after 10am. High near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 46. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 55. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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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:
11:16 pm AKDT Sep 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am AKDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm AKDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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