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: 345 AM AKDT Wed Sep 9 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

51NM NNW Point Lay AK

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
SE winds 15 kt becoming W. Seas 3 ft.
Tonight
SW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Thu
SE winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
Thu Night
S winds 40 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers.
Fri
SW winds 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Fri Night
SW winds 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Sat
W winds 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Sun
W winds 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.



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345 AM AKDT Wed Sep 9 2026
 
 

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