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.

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 2 Jul 7:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SSE Prospect Creek Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Isolated showers between 10am and 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 45 °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

Today
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Independence Day
Isolated showers between 10am and 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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 68.
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Point Forecast:
25 Miles SSE Prospect Creek Airport AK
 66.47°N 150.34°W (Elev. 1962 ft)
7:20 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
8am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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