Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tanana, Calhoun Memorial Airport (PATA)

Lat: 65.17°NLon: 152.1°WElev: 226ft.

Light Rain

58°F

14°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 9:52 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Birches AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 44. South wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  High near 52. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers.  Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers. Low around 44. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. High near 52. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 10am. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NW Birches AK
 65.21°N 153.72°W (Elev. 2710 ft)
10:16 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
10pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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