Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 18 at 2:45PM AKDT until June 20 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
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
with storms weakening or moving out of the area by Friday
night.
* Location...Lime Village
* Thunderstorm Coverage... Scattered to widely scattered.
* Winds...Light and variable with gusty erratic winds near
thunderstorms.
* Relative Humidity...As low at 25%.
* Temperatures...In the mid to upper 70s for lower elevations.
* Impacts...Ample lightning could lead to numerous new fire
starts
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:
Lime Village
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: