Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 8:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles S Galena AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 67 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Independence Day
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles S Galena AK
 64.53°N 156.94°W (Elev. 1138 ft)
8:22 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
9am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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