Red Flag Warning for North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range; Upper Kuskokwim Valley
Impacts: Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to scattered wet thunderstorms. These storms will bring frequent lightning strikes and gusty winds that are expected to cause new fire ignitions.
Official alert brief
AFFECTED AREA
North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.
TIMING
From 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Monday.
THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX
Scattered.
WINDS
Near thunderstorms, gusts could reach as high as 30 mph.
IMPACTS
Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to scattered wet thunderstorms. These storms will bring frequent lightning strikes and gusty winds that are expected to cause new fire ignitions.
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.