Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.70 in (1005.7 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 5:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles S Galena AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
37 Miles S Galena AK
 64.21°N 156.72°W (Elev. 1903 ft)
6:21 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
6pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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