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Mississippi Valley Summer Heat Wave; Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Possible to the North

A dangerous summer heat wave will continue much of the Plains, Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast U.S. today and Thursday. Areas of severe thunderstorms may occur today and again on Thursday from parts of the northern/central Rockies and High Plains into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Excessive rainfall over similar areas may bring flash flooding today and Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gulkana, Gulkana Airport (PAGK)

Lat: 62.15°NLon: 145.45°WElev: 1578ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.3 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Jul 11:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Kennicott AK

Red Flag Warning until July 7, 10:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
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    Red Flag Warning until July 7, 10:00pm

    NOW until
    10:00pm Thu

    Red Flag Warning

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Isolated
    Showers

    High: 69 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 46 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 64 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 45 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 62 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 46 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 61.

    Chance Rain

    High: 61 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Rain Likely

    Low: 47 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Kennicott AK
 61.55°N 142.97°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
Last Update:
9:29 am AKDT Jul 6, 2022
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Jul 6, 2022-6pm AKDT Jul 12, 2022
 
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