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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

3 Miles SW Prospect Creek Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

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

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly 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 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Independence Day
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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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)
Last Update:
12:23 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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