Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East
Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM (PKZ856) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 346 AM AKDT Mon Aug 3 2026 | |
| Today: SE winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers. Tonight: SE winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers. Tue: SE winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Tue Night: E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Wed: E winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Wed Night: E winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Thu: NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Fri: NW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM (PKZ856) | |
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