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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.

A Few Clouds

57°F

14°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.7 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 3:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

70 Miles NNE Kotzebue AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
70 Miles NNE Kotzebue AK
 67.86°N 161.81°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
Last Update:
3:18 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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