Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Shaktoolik Airport (PFSH)

Lat: 64.37°NLon: 161.22°WElev: 23ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 11:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles NW Kaltag Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then isolated thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Isolated showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then isolated thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Independence Day
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles NW Kaltag Airport AK
 64.54°N 159.5°W (Elev. 1995 ft)
11:19 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
12pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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