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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.

A Few Clouds

68°F

20°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 12:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NNW Kaltag Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NNW Kaltag Airport AK
 64.6°N 159.01°W (Elev. 1831 ft)
Last Update:
1:18 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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