Storms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible across the southern Appalachians through this evening. Thunderstorms are also expected from the northern/central Plains into portions of the Midwest through Tuesday, and severe storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Mostly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.2 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 3:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Chena Hot Springs AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 10pm, then showers after 10pm.  Low around 40. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers.  High near 49. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 10pm, then showers after 10pm. Low around 40. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 49. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.09°N 145.9°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
4:17 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
4pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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