Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500)
Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
Last Update: 400 PM AKDT Tue Aug 18 2026


Tonight: N winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Wed: SW winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Wed Night: S winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

Thu: S winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Thu Night: S winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

Fri: NW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

Sat: SW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Sun: S winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.







Zone Forecast: Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500)

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