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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.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 29 Jun 12:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SSW Galena AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
Scattered showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Independence Day
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SSW Galena AK
 64.46°N 157.3°W (Elev. 2454 ft)
Last Update:
12:22 pm AKDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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