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: 348 PM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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Fairbanks, AK Local Forecast Office

35NM N Kaktovik AK

Marine Zone Forecast


Tonight
NE winds 10 kt.
Sat
NE winds 10 kt.
Sat Night
NE winds 10 kt.
Sun
E winds 15 kt.
Sun Night
E winds 15 kt.
Mon
E winds 15 kt.
Mon Night
NE winds 15 kt.
Tue
N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Wed
N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.



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348 PM AKDT Fri Apr 17 2026
 
 

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