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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

67°F

19°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.8 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 2:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Chena Hot Springs AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 60 °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 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. High near 50. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers. Low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. 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 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

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

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 50. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NW Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.22°N 146.54°W (Elev. 2592 ft)
Last Update:
3:19 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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