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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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers. Low around 42. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers. High near 48. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Low around 42. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. High near 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers. Low around 42. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers. High near 48. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 42. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 49. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.47°N 160.85°W (Elev. 2746 ft)
Last Update:
3:17 am AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
 
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