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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

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Jul 6:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Today

    Today: Showers. High near 46. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 42. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 48. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 49 °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 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 46. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 42. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 48. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.52°N 160.88°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 am AKDT Jul 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am AKDT Jul 31, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 6, 2026
 
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