Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Light Rain

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 13 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 15 Jul 3:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Kotzebue, Wien Memorial Airport AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 48. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain before 10am, then showers likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm.  High near 55. South wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely before 10pm, then rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 48. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely before 10am, then scattered showers between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm, then scattered showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm, then isolated showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 48. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Rain before 10am, then showers likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. High near 55. South wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely before 10pm, then rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 48. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain likely before 10am, then scattered showers between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm, then scattered showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm, then isolated showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Kotzebue, Wien Memorial Airport AK
 66.81°N 162.54°W (Elev. 3 ft)
3:17 am AKDT Jul 15, 2025
3am AKDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm AKDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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