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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

Arctic Village, Arctic Village Airport (PARC)

Lat: 68.11°NLon: 145.58°WElev: 2093ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 3:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 57 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 57 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.59°N 147.19°W (Elev. 4872 ft)
Last Update:
3:19 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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