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 PM AKDT Tue Sep 8 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

Marine Zone Forecast


Tonight
NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Wed
W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Wed Night
W winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Thu
S winds 10 kt with gusts to around 25 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Thu Night
SE winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
Fri
SW winds 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Sat
W winds 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Sun
W winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.



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400 PM AKDT Tue Sep 8 2026
 
 

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