...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING FOR LIGHTNING... * AFFECTED AREA...Upper Kobuk Valley east of Kobuk and Lower Koyukuk Valley. * TIMING...From noon today to 10 PM AKDT this evening. * THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...4, scattered. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Stronger gusts are possible near thunderstorms. * HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 80s. * IMPACTS...Numerous wet thunderstorms across the interior will bring frequent lightning strikes and gusty winds. A dry cold front will pass this evening and overnight tonight with increasing north and northwest winds especially west of Kobuk.T here will be a sharp cutoff of thunderstorm development, most likely between Ambler and Kobuk this afternoon where few if any thunderstorms are expected west of that line. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
