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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.9 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 5:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles N Kaltag Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °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 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Independence Day
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 5 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 67.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
20 Miles N Kaltag Airport AK
 64.62°N 158.76°W (Elev. 1509 ft)
5:17 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
6am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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