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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.4 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 2 Jul 7:53 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 15 to 20 mph.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 67.85°N 161.51°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
Last Update:
7:20 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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