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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Light Snow

-23°F

-31°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint -28°F (-33°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-41°F (-41°C)
Last update 5 Mar 11:53 am AKST
Extended Forecast for

Kotzebue AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near -6. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: -6 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -19. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: -19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near -4. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: -4 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -40. North wind around 15 mph.

    Low: -16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -2. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: -2 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -17.

    Low: -17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near -4.

    High: -4 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.

    Low: -15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near -5.

    High: -5 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near -6. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -19. South wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near -4. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -16. Wind chill values as low as -40. North wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -2. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near -4.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -5.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near -6.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near -2.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kotzebue AK
 66.89°N 162.59°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
11:18 am AKST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm AKST Mar 5, 2026-6pm AKDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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