Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Shaktoolik Airport (PFSH)

Lat: 64.37°NLon: 161.22°WElev: 23ft.

Light Rain

59°F

15°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 16 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1006.9 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 8:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NW Kaltag Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly before 10am.  High near 49. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 49. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NW Kaltag Airport AK
 64.51°N 159.11°W (Elev. 2651 ft)
8:20 am AKDT Aug 18, 2026
9am AKDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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