Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ambler, Ambler Airport (PAFM)

Lat: 67.1°NLon: 157.85°WElev: 289ft.

Fair with Haze

69°F

21°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 2:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 63 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then isolated showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:

 68.53°N 158.96°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
3:19 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
3pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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