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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.8 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 3:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 7pm. Low around 44. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 49. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after 7pm. Low around 44. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly before 10am. High near 49. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers before 4am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.14°N 156.85°W (Elev. 1867 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am AKDT Aug 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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