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Slightly warmer with occasional breaks in clouds for the 4th of July. Spotty light showers and sprinkles are still possible. A stronger storm system will bring a threat of heavy rain, along with gusty winds and increasing seas later Sunday into Monday.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Ketchikan, Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)

Lat: 55.36°NLon: 131.71°WElev: 89ft.

Mostly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in (1020.4 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	4 Jul 5:53 pm AKDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNW Point Louise AK

Tonight
Low: 49 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 58 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 50 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 55 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday Night
Low: 49 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday
High: 55 °F
Heavy Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 54 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 10 mph.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then showers likely after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 55. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 49. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Tuesday

Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 54.

Wednesday Night

Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 47.