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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.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SW 17 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1004.9 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 3:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles NW Kaltag Airport AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers. Low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers. High near 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles NW Kaltag Airport AK
 64.59°N 159.59°W (Elev. 1503 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 am AKDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am AKDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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