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Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Aug 6:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Kotzebue AK

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light northeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 65 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light northeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Kotzebue AK
 66.87°N 162.51°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
6:19 am AKDT Aug 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am AKDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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