Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.
Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. 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 Mon May 18 2026 |  |
Tonight: E winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Tue: E winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Tue Night: E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Wed: E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Wed Night: E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray. Thu: E winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing spray. Thu Night: E winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray. Fri: E winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Sat: NE winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin from 15 to 85 NM (PKZ858) | |
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