Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

A Few Clouds

70°F

21°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 11:55 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles NNW Chena Hot Springs AK

Red Flag Warning until June 21, 10:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning until June 21, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Sun

    Red Flag Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then scattered showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then scattered showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
30 Miles NNW Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.44°N 146.57°W (Elev. 3593 ft)
11:17 am AKDT Jun 20, 2026
12pm AKDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm AKDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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