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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 7 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Jul 1:56 pm AKDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NW Ruby AK

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °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 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    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 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles NW Ruby AK
 64.95°N 156.21°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
Last Update:
1:17 pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm AKDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm AKDT Jul 10, 2026
 
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