Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 6:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

North Pole AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Widespread haze before 10am. Areas of smoke after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Haze then
    Areas Smoke

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then scattered showers after 1am.  Widespread haze after 10pm. Areas of smoke before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers.  Widespread haze. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 75 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers.  Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers.  Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers.  Widespread haze before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Widespread haze before 10am. Areas of smoke after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then scattered showers after 1am. Widespread haze after 10pm. Areas of smoke before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Widespread haze. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Widespread haze before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
North Pole AK
 64.77°N 147.31°W (Elev. 479 ft)
6:17 pm AKDT Jul 12, 2025
7pm AKDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm AKDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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