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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

67°F

19°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.8 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 12:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WSW Prospect Creek Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Isolated showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Scattered showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
Isolated showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WSW Prospect Creek Airport AK
 66.74°N 151.04°W (Elev. 1184 ft)
Last Update:
12:23 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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