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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bettles, Bettles Airport (PABT)

Lat: 66.92°NLon: 151.52°WElev: 643ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 2:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 38. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. High near 44. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 38. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 44. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.33°N 154.51°W (Elev. 3593 ft)
Last Update:
2:16 pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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