Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 30 Jun 5:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

65 Miles NNE Kotzebue AK

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Isolated showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Independence Day
Isolated showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
65 Miles NNE Kotzebue AK
 67.78°N 161.7°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
5:17 am AKDT Jun 30, 2026
5am AKDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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