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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 30 Jun 11:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

69 Miles NNE Kotzebue AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers.  Low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
69 Miles NNE Kotzebue AK
 67.86°N 161.81°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
11:16 pm AKDT Jun 30, 2026
12am AKDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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