Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

57°F

14°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 4:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles SSW Galena AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 56. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles SSW Galena AK
 64.27°N 157.18°W (Elev. 1608 ft)
4:16 pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026
5pm AKDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 25, 2026
 
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