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° N Lon: 147.6° W Elev: 453 ft.

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
Detailed forecast for

Fairbanks Metro Area

Tonight
Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke. Highs in the upper 70s. Light winds.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Areas of smoke in the evening. Haze. Lows in the mid 50s. Light winds.
Monday
Partly sunny with scattered showers. Haze. Highs in the mid 70s. Light winds.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Haze. Lows in the lower to mid 50s. Light winds.
Tuesday
Cloudy with scattered showers. Haze. Highs around 70.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Haze in the evening. Lows around 50.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower to mid 50s.
Thursday Night Through Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 70s.



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345 PM AKDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 
 

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