Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 19 at 1:52AM AKDT until June 20 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 2:52am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* Timing...Thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon.
Storms weaken or moving out of the area 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 32 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. Strong thunderstorms have the
potential to produce small hail.
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov