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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

Buckland, Buckland Airport (PABL)

Lat: 65.98°NLon: 161.15°WElev: 23ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 11:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Candle AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Candle AK
 65.91°N 161.92°W (Elev. 164 ft)
Last Update:
12:23 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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