Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats
Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM (PKZ854) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 349 PM AKDT Sun Aug 23 2026 |  |
Tonight: S winds 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers. Mon: SW winds 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Mon Night: SW winds 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Tue: W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Tue Night: N winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Wed: N winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Wed Night: SE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Thu: E winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Fri: N winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM (PKZ854) | |
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