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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

Kivalina, Kivalina Airport (PAVL)

Lat: 67.73°NLon: 164.55°WElev: 13ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 16 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 31 Jul 3:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Kivalina AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers. Low around 50. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers. High near 57. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 50. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers. High near 57. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 56. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Kivalina AK
 67.77°N 164.39°W (Elev. 13 ft)
Last Update:
3:17 am AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
 
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