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Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Shaktoolik Airport (PFSH)

Lat: 64.37°NLon: 161.22°WElev: 23ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Aug 6:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

52 Miles NNE Unalakleet AK

Wind Advisory August 2, 04:00pm until August 4, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers. Low around 48. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. High near 52. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers. Low around 43. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers. Low around 48. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Showers. High near 52. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Showers. Low around 43. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
52 Miles NNE Unalakleet AK
 64.51°N 159.88°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
Last Update:
6:16 pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm AKDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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