Port Alsworth, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR LAKE
ILIAMNA...

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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