Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 18 at 2:08PM AKDT until June 20 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag
Warning FOR LIGHTNING, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to
1 AM AKDT Saturday.
* Timing...Thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon
and storms weakening or moving out of the area by Friday night.
* Location...From Palmer north along the Parks Highway to
Chulitna, along the Denali Highway, and western Susitna Valley
including Skwentna.
* Thunderstorm Coverage...Scattered to widely scattered likely.
* Winds...Southwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusty and erratic winds expected
near thunderstorms.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 35 percent.
* Temperatures...In the mid to upper 70s for lower elevations.
* Impacts...Ample lightning could lead to numerous new fire
starts.
* Additional Details...Thunderstorms are expected to be wet with
brief, heavy downpours likely.
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:
Lower Matanuska Valley; Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley; Northern Susitna Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: