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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southeast, Montana, and Iowa; Lowell Begins to Impact Hawaii

Strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rain are expected across portions of the Southeast. Thunderstorms may produce large hail across portions of Montana. Heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across Iowa and vulnerable areas in Utah. Lowell will bring heavy rain, dangerous swells and rip currents to portions of Hawaii. Sweltering heat persists across the South-Central US. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Sep 1:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Chatanika AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 55 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 51. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.
Labor Day
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the evening.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 51. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Chatanika AK
 65.04°N 147.47°W (Elev. 2156 ft)
Last Update:
1:17 pm AKDT Sep 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKDT Sep 6, 2026-6pm AKDT Sep 12, 2026
 
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