Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 349 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

Tonight
E winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Sun
E winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Sun Night
SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Mon
SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Mon Night
NE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Tue
NE winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Tue Night
S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Wed
SE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Thu
E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.



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349 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
 
 

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