Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fairbanks, Fairbanks International Airport (PAFA)

Lat: 64.8°NLon: 147.88°WElev: 433ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.58 in (1002.2 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Sep 9:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Ester AK

Wind Advisory September 8, 04:00pm until September 9, 10:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Showers.  High near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 42. West wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly after 4pm.  High near 47. West wind 25 to 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers.  Low around 40. West wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 42. West wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 47. West wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 40. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Ester AK
 64.89°N 148.07°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
10:17 am AKDT Sep 8, 2026
10am AKDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm AKDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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