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

17 Miles NNW Kaltag Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm, then isolated thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm, then isolated thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Independence Day
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles NNW Kaltag Airport AK
 64.54°N 159.05°W (Elev. 2395 ft)
8:22 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
9am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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