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 >

Last Update: 346 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

12NM SW Shaktoolik AK

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
N winds 15 kt.
Tonight
N winds 15 kt.
Sat
N winds 15 kt.
Sat Night
N winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Sun
NE winds 20 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Sun Night
SE winds 15 kt. Snow.
Mon
N winds 20 kt.
Tue
NW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.



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346 AM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
 
 

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