Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Galena, Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport (PAGA)

Lat: 64.73°NLon: 156.93°WElev: 151ft.

A Few Clouds

64°F

18°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 5:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Galena AK

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 71 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers before 10am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Isolated showers before 10am, then isolated showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Galena AK
 64.72°N 156.41°W (Elev. 764 ft)
6:19 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
6pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 11, 2026
 
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