Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.2 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill54°F (12°C)
Last update 2 Jul 1:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SSW Galena AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North 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 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SSW Galena AK
 64.47°N 157.11°W (Elev. 1516 ft)
1:19 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
2am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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