Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Central Plains to the Midwest

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will continue today in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley, and persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Mid-South, and East Coast. Severe thunderstorm are expected from the northern/central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic. Isolated slash flooding is possible from the central Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Light Rain

62°F

17°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	E 12 mph
Barometer	29.76 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 Jul 5:56 pm AKDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

28 Miles S Galena AK

Tonight
Low: 49 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Independence Day
High: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 50 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 55 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Independence Day

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. 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 between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Tuesday

A chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.