Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains; Hazardous Heat in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms will be possible across the northern/central Plains through Tuesday afternoon and from the central Plains to the Mid-Mississippi Valley Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. Storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts, and heavy rainfall may lead to scattered instances of flash flooding. Meanwhile, hazardous heat persists across the South 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.

Light Rain

59°F

15°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 16 mph
Barometer 29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 6:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NNW Kaltag Airport AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 47. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers. Low around 47. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NNW Kaltag Airport AK
 64.55°N 158.99°W (Elev. 2431 ft)
6:18 pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026
7pm AKDT Aug 17, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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