Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 10:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

Long AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Long AK
 64.41°N 155.5°W (Elev. 607 ft)
10:18 am AKDT Jul 4, 2026
11am AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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