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Dangerous Heat over the South-Central and Southwest U.S. Through Next Week

Dangerous heat persists across the Desert Southwest through this weekend and across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley through at least the middle of next week. Numerous daily record high temperatures are expected through at least Tuesday for much of Texas and Oklahoma as well as portions of Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arizona. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

A Few Clouds

57°F

14°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1009.1 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Aug 10:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles NNW Chena Hot Springs AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles NNW Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.46°N 146.5°W (Elev. 3885 ft)
Last Update:
11:16 pm AKDT Aug 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm AKDT Aug 22, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 29, 2026
 
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