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Dangerous Heat Lingers in the Southern U.S.; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Heat advisories linger across the Southern Plains and the Lower Mississippi Valley today for hot temperatures and dangerous heat indices. Also, Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will roll through the Midwest. Expect flash flooding, damaging winds, large hail and even a few tornadoes from the Central Plains and Mid Mississippi Valley to the western Ohio Valley and Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anchorage, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (PANC)

Lat: 61.17°NLon: 150°WElev: 144ft.

A Few Clouds

65°F

18°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jul 9:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Girdwood AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

    High: 67 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 50 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

    High: 65 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 48 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Scattered
    Showers

    High: 58 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 47 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Rain Likely

    High: 55 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Rain Likely

    Low: 47 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57.

    Rain Likely

    High: 57 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Girdwood AK
 61°N 149.22°W (Elev. 2651 ft)
Last Update:
4:22 am AKDT Jul 15, 2020
Forecast Valid:
10am AKDT Jul 15, 2020-6pm AKDT Jul 21, 2020
 
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