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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 349 PM AKDT Tue Sep 8 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

43NM NW Pikmiktalik AK

Marine Zone Forecast

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

Tonight
W winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Wed
SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
Wed Night
SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
Thu
SW winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Thu Night
S winds 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers.
Fri
S winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers.
Fri Night
SW winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Sat
SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Sun
SW winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.



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349 PM AKDT Tue Sep 8 2026
 
 

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