< Alaska Red Flag Warning - Severe | Effective 06/04/2026 04:55

Alaska Red Flag Warning - Severe | Effective 06/04/2026 04:55

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued June 4 at 3:55AM AKDT until June 4 at 9:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 4, 2026 - 4:55am
Expires: 
June 4, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKDT this evening. * Winds...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph at times. * Timing...1 PM AKDT through 9 PM AKDT this evening. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 to 25 percent. * Temperatures...As high as 75 degrees. * Location...Inland Bristol Bay including Koliganek and New Stuyahok. * Impacts...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible. * Additional details...Expect temperatures to be a couple degrees cooler than yesterday. However, northwest winds, gusting up to 20 mph at times, coupled with low RHs will still promote hot, dry, and windy conditions across the area this afternoon and into the evening. Expect a cooling trend along with higher minimum RHs to begin on Friday and last into the weekend.
Instruction: 
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring now, or will shortly. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them to the public.
Area Description: 
Inland Bristol Bay
Forcast Office: 
NWS Anchorage AK