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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.6 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 5:55 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbanks AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    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 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Widespread haze. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 7pm.  Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers.  Widespread haze. 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 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Areas of smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. 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 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Widespread haze. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Widespread haze. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Widespread haze. 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 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbanks AK
 64.83°N 147.69°W (Elev. 433 ft)
5:16 pm AKDT Jul 12, 2025
6pm AKDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm AKDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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