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

61°F

16°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 9:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles N Kaltag Airport AK

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm, then isolated thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. 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 44. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Independence Day
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Point Forecast:
23 Miles N Kaltag Airport AK
 64.66°N 158.91°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
9:19 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
10am AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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