Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

56°F

13°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.48 in (998.8 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 4:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers.  High near 52. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers.  High near 45. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers.  Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. High near 52. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 45. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.33°N 154.51°W (Elev. 3593 ft)
5:17 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
5pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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