National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 15 mph
Barometer 29.40 in (995.6 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 10 Oct 4:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Kotzebue AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. High near 40. Southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 1am. Low around 36. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 40. Southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 1am. Low around 36. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Columbus Day
A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kotzebue AK
 66.89°N 162.59°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
4:18 pm AKDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm AKDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm AKDT Oct 17, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation