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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tanana, Calhoun Memorial Airport (PATA)

Lat: 65.17°NLon: 152.1°WElev: 226ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 12:52 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Birches AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers. Low around 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. High near 57. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers. Low around 46. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. High near 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Showers. High near 57. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Showers. Low around 46. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. High near 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Birches AK
 65.18°N 153.78°W (Elev. 1608 ft)
Last Update:
1:18 pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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