Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.2 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 12:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Kaltag AK

Wind Advisory until August 4, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory until August 4, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  High near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 45. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers.  High near 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. High near 60. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. High near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 58. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Kaltag AK
 64.21°N 158.68°W (Elev. 197 ft)
1:18 pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026
1pm AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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