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

Atqasuk (PATQ)

Lat: 70.47°NLon: 157.44°WElev: 95ft.

Mostly Cloudy

51°F

11°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 15 mph
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.9 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 3 Aug 8:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Wainwright AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wainwright AK
 70.64°N 160.06°W (Elev. 0 ft)
8:17 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
9pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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