Dangerous Heat over the South-Central and Southwest U.S. Through Next Week

Dangerous heat persists across the Desert Southwest through this weekend and across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley through at least the middle of next week. Numerous daily record high temperatures are expected through at least Tuesday for much of Texas and Oklahoma as well as portions of Louisiana, New Mexico, and Arizona. Read More >

Current conditions at

Point Thomson Airstrip (PAAD)

Lat: 70.14°NLon: 146.29°WElev: 26ft.

Mostly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.72 in
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Aug 3:15 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 1am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain.  Low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers.  High near 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 1am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 34. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers. High near 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 69.09°N 147.12°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
2:18 pm AKDT Aug 21, 2026
3pm AKDT Aug 21, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 27, 2026
 
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