Red Flag Warning for North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range; Upper Kuskokwim Valley
Impacts: Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to a scattered wet thunderstorms across the interior. These storms will bring frequent lightning strikes and gusty winds that are expected to cause new fire ignitions. We plan to update this...
Official alert brief
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Monday.
AFFECTED AREA
North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.
TIMING
Through 10 PM AKDT Sunday evening and between 10 AM and 10 PM AKDT Monday.
THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX
Scattered.
WINDS
Northwest 5 to 10 mph. Near thunderstorms, gusts could reach as high as 30 mph.
IMPACTS
Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to a scattered wet thunderstorms across the interior. These storms will bring frequent lightning strikes and gusty winds that are expected to cause new fire ignitions. We plan to update this product by 10 PM AKDT or when lightning diminishes this evening.
Instructions
A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous fires. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them, to the public. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.