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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

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

30 Miles S Prospect Creek Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 42 °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 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 10 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 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 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 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles S Prospect Creek Airport AK
 66.38°N 150.69°W (Elev. 2805 ft)
Last Update:
11:19 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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