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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.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1005.9 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 3:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles N Kaltag Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles N Kaltag Airport AK
 64.61°N 158.82°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
Last Update:
3:18 pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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