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.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 2 Aug 6:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles NNE Chatanika AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers.  High near 55. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers. High near 55. South wind around 15 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 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles NNE Chatanika AK
 65.53°N 146.96°W (Elev. 3123 ft)
6:17 pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026
7pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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