Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Light Rain

56°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.8 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 2:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles SSW Galena AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles SSW Galena AK
 64.29°N 157.37°W (Elev. 1677 ft)
3:16 am AKDT Aug 18, 2026
3am AKDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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