Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 5:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles S Galena AK

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west 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 64. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
27 Miles S Galena AK
 64.34°N 157.01°W (Elev. 1316 ft)
5:17 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
6am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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