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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

62°F

17°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 4:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 58 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers 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 41. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. 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 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
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 46.
Thursday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 68.71°N 147.17°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
Last Update:
4:18 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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