Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Last Update: 400 AM AKDT Wed Sep 9 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Tonight
S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Thu
SE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
Thu Night
S winds 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers.
Fri
SW winds 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Sat
W winds 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Sun
W winds 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.



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400 AM AKDT Wed Sep 9 2026
 
 

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