Newhalen, AK Weather Warnings

Red Flag Warning issued June 4 at 3:55AM AKDT until June 4 at 9:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKDT this evening. * Winds...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph at times. * Timing...1 PM AKDT through 9 PM AKDT this evening. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 to 25 percent. * Temperatures...As high as 75 to 77 degrees. * Location...Lake Iliamna. * Impacts...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible. * Additional details...The most conducive area for hot, dry, and windy conditions will be Iliamna and surrounding areas. Port Alsworth will also see hot temperatures and dry conditions this afternoon and evening but will have less in the way of wind. Expect a cooling trend along with higher minimum RHs to begin on Friday and last into the weekend. 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.

National Weather Service