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

66°F

19°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.6 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 11:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles NNW Kaltag Airport AK

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then isolated thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °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

This Afternoon
Scattered showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 4am, then isolated thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Independence Day
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 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 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles NNW Kaltag Airport AK
 64.65°N 159.09°W (Elev. 1837 ft)
11:19 am AKDT Jul 2, 2026
12pm AKDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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