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: Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM (PKZ854) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 346 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026 |  |
Today: N winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Tonight: N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Sat: N winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Sat Night: NE winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Sun: NE winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Sun Night: N winds 35 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less. Mon: N winds 30 kt. Tue: N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM (PKZ854) | |
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