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 97%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 8:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles NE Chatanika AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles NE Chatanika AK
 65.52°N 146.82°W (Elev. 3166 ft)
9:17 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
9pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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