Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 17 at 9:27AM AKDT until June 18 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2025 - 10:27am
Expires:
June 18, 2025 - 1:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag
Warning FOR LIGHTNING, which is in effect from 2 PM this
afternoon to midnight AKDT tonight.
* Timing...This afternoon through this evening.
* Location...Northern half of the Kuskokwim Valley including
Crooked Creek, Lime Village, and Sleetmute.
* Thunderstorm Coverage...Scattered thunderstorms
* Winds...West 10 to 15 mph. Expect variable and gusty winds near
thunderstorms.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 37 percent.
* Temperatures...In the lower to mid 70s
* 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:
Kuskokwim Valley East; Lime Village
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK