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.

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.67 in (1005.0 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jul 2:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Circle Hot Springs Station AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Southwest 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 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north 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.

    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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
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. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Circle Hot Springs Station AK
 65.39°N 144.93°W (Elev. 2536 ft)
2:21 pm AKDT Jul 3, 2026
3pm AKDT Jul 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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