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

Point Thomson Airstrip (PAAD)

Lat: 70.14°NLon: 146.29°WElev: 26ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 4 Jul 7:15 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 65 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then isolated showers between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then isolated showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Scattered showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:

 69.26°N 146.94°W (Elev. 3425 ft)
7:17 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
7pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 11, 2026
 
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