Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 4 Jul 4:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles S Prospect Creek Airport AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
38 Miles S Prospect Creek Airport AK
 66.27°N 150.89°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
5:16 am AKDT Jul 4, 2026
5am AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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