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Heat Builds in the West; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Upper Midwest and Mid-Mississippi Valley; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest on Saturday

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected over parts of the Upper Midwest to mid-Mississippi Valley today. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin on Saturday and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Noatak, Noatak Airport (PAWN)

Lat: 67.57°NLon: 162.98°WElev: 89ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 31 Jul 4:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

66 Miles NNE Kotzebue AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers. Low around 44. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers. High near 50. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Low around 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. High near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 44. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers. High near 50. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
66 Miles NNE Kotzebue AK
 67.78°N 161.7°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
Last Update:
4:16 am AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
 
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