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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (PAOT)

Lat: 66.89°NLon: 162.61°WElev: 16ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 5:53 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Kotzebue AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Monday
Scattered showers, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kotzebue AK
 66.89°N 162.59°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
6:17 pm AKDT Jul 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm AKDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm AKDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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