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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Light Rain

51°F

11°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 29 Jun 9:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles SSW Galena AK

  • Today

    Today: 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 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Independence Day
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles SSW Galena AK
 64.4°N 157.28°W (Elev. 1565 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 am AKDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am AKDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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