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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Light Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 18 Aug 8:55 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ENE Chatanika AK

  • Today

    Today: Showers. High near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 63 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Isolated showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles ENE Chatanika AK
 65.17°N 146.87°W (Elev. 1509 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 am AKDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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