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

70°F

21°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.5 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 3:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Prospect Creek Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Prospect Creek Airport AK
 66.8°N 150.7°W (Elev. 1047 ft)
3:18 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
4pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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