Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 10 at 9:09AM AKDT until July 11 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 10:09am
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag
Warning FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS, which is in effect from
noon to 7 PM AKDT Saturday.
* Winds...Southeast 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph.
* Timing...Hot, dry, windy conditions expected to begin by noon,
persisting into the evening, as temperatures cool by 7pm.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent.
* Temperatures...In the lower to mid 70s for lower elevations.
* Location...Areas along the Copper and Chitina Rivers.
* Impacts...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be
possible.
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:
Central Copper Valley; Southern Copper Valley; McCarthy
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: