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

Galena, Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (PAGA)

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Fair

53°F

12°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 3:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles SSW Galena AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
39 Miles SSW Galena AK
 64.18°N 157.28°W (Elev. 1411 ft)
4:17 am AKDT Jul 4, 2026
4am AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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