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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

61°F

16°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jul 10:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Fort Richardson AK

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Fort Richardson AK
 61.24°N 149.55°W (Elev. 1565 ft)
Last Update:
3:08 am AKDT Jul 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am AKDT Jul 3, 2025-6pm AKDT Jul 9, 2025
 
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