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

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Mostly Cloudy

62°F

17°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 15 mph
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.5 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 12:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Chatanika AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 7pm.  Low around 49. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers.  High near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after 7pm. Low around 49. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chatanika AK
 65.13°N 147.46°W (Elev. 794 ft)
1:21 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
1pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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