Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Last Update: 346 AM AKDT Mon May 18 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

10NM SSW Punoarat Point AK

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft subsiding.
Tonight
SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Tue
N winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Tue Night
SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Wed
SE winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
Wed Night
E winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
Thu
E winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Fri
S winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.



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346 AM AKDT Mon May 18 2026
 
 

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