Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region
A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM (PKZ859) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 345 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026 | |
| Today: N winds 15 kt. Tonight: N winds 15 kt. Sat: N winds 10 kt. Sat Night: N winds 10 kt. Sun: N winds 10 kt. Sun Night: E winds 10 kt. Mon: NE winds 10 kt. Tue: N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Point Franklin to Cape Halkett from 15 to 75 NM (PKZ859) | |
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