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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Central Plains to Upper Midwest; Extreme Heat in Parts of the South

Thunderstorms with severe wind gusts and hail will be possible today across parts of the central Plains, and from the Missouri Valley into the upper Mississippi Valley. Heavy rain associated with the thunderstorms may also produce flash/urban flooding. Critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and interior Northwest. Dangerous heat continues across the Southwest and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.1 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Jul 9:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WNW Long AK

Red Flag Warning July 8, 12:00pm until July 9, 12:00am
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Red Flag Warning

  • Today

    Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely. Low around 53. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely. Low around 53. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Scattered showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles WNW Long AK
 64.5°N 155.97°W (Elev. 1106 ft)
Last Update:
10:17 am AKDT Jul 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am AKDT Jul 8, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 14, 2026
 
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