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.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 8:56 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NW Ruby AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NW Ruby AK
 64.94°N 155.82°W (Elev. 2057 ft)
9:22 am AKDT Jul 4, 2026
9am AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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