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.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 7:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles N Chatanika AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °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 66.

    High: 66 °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 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 68. 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 66.
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 58.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles N Chatanika AK
 65.49°N 147.62°W (Elev. 1923 ft)
7:16 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
8pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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