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Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast and Northern Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail are forecast across the Northeast U.S. and North Dakota today. Heavy to excessive rainfall is possible over eastern New Mexico into western Texas and over the western Florida peninsula today. Critical fire weather conditions will persist today over parts of the interior Northwest and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Anchorage, Merrill Field Airport (PAMR)

Lat: 61.22°NLon: 149.85°WElev: 138ft.

Mostly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jul 8:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Knik Heights AK

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Knik Heights AK
 61.05°N 149.67°W (Elev. 3343 ft)
Last Update:
3:08 am AKDT Jul 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Jul 3, 2025-6pm AKDT Jul 9, 2025
 
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