Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Central Plains to the Midwest

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Severe thunderstorm are expected from the northern/central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. Isolated slash flooding is possible from the central Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Eielson Air Force Base (PAEI)

Lat: 64.65°NLon: 147.1°WElev: 548ft.

Light Showers Rain

59°F

15°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jul 6:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSW Circle Hot Springs Station AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSW Circle Hot Springs Station AK
 65.28°N 144.95°W (Elev. 2641 ft)
7:19 pm AKDT Jul 3, 2026
8pm AKDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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