Anchorage Sees Warmest Day of the Year

ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) – Anchorage experienced its warmest temperature of the year on Saturday, hitting a high of 63°. Fairbanks reported similar conditions, with some valley areas reaching as high as 66°.

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Sunday’s forecast mirrors Saturday’s, with Southcentral likely to see morning clouds giving way to afternoon sunshine. Expect highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. However, there is an isolated chance of thunderstorms developing in the afternoon, particularly near the mountains. Residents are reminded that when thunder roars, it’s best to head indoors, as these storms might bring lightning and heavy rain.

The Alaska’s News Source Weather App offers live radar and lightning alerts for those on the go. Further north, thunderstorms are expected to persist across the Interior and Copper River Basin through Monday, with temperatures remaining in the mid to upper 60s.

Conversely, Southeast Alaska is preparing for rain showers throughout the holiday weekend, with highs expected in the mid-50s. Looking toward next week, there are no major storms anticipated, though partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected from Southcentral to the Interior. Overall, temperatures are projected to stay at or slightly above the seasonal average.

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