Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

A Few Clouds

73°F

23°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 1:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles NNW Chena Hot Springs AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers.  High near 58. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers. High near 58. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles NNW Chena Hot Springs AK
 65.55°N 146.55°W (Elev. 3015 ft)
2:22 pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026
2pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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