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

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Light Showers Rain

61°F

16°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 10:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NNW Chatanika AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles NNW Chatanika AK
 65.46°N 147.62°W (Elev. 1617 ft)
11:16 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
11pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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