Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow
Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin from 15 to 85 NM (PKZ858) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 348 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026 | |
| Tonight: NE winds 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Sun: NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Sun Night: NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Mon: NE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Mon Night: E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Tue: E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Tue Night: E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Wed: E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Thu: E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin from 15 to 85 NM (PKZ858) | |
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