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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 90%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Jul 3:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WSW Red Dog Mine AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers. Low around 48. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers. High near 56. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. High near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 48. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Showers. High near 56. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles WSW Red Dog Mine AK
 67.98°N 163.39°W (Elev. 594 ft)
Last Update:
4:16 am AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
 
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