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

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

A Few Clouds

66°F

19°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 11:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles SSW Prospect Creek Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Isolated showers between 10am and 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Independence Day
Isolated showers between 10am and 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles SSW Prospect Creek Airport AK
 66.35°N 150.89°W (Elev. 2057 ft)
12:23 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
12pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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