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Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Fair

43°F

6°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 27 Jul 4:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Kotzebue AK

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kotzebue AK
 66.89°N 162.59°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
6:21 am AKDT Jul 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am AKDT Jul 27, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 2, 2026
 
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