Red Flag Warning Issued for Lower Matanuska Valley
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NOAA issued it on June 16, 2026, 2 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning for hot, dry, and windy conditions in the Lower Matanuska Valley from 1 PM to 10 PM AKDT Monday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Lower Matanuska Valley, Alaska
- Issued
- June 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage AK
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lower Matanuska Valley, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning (event code FWW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage AK. The alert is effective from 1:29 PM AKDT on May 31, 2026, with the warning period running from 1 PM to 10 PM AKDT on June 1, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Lower Matanuska Valley, specifically around Palmer and Butte.
What You Should Do
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. Residents should prepare accordingly.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Southeast winds up to 15 mph, gusting as high as 20 to 30 mph.
- Relative Humidity: As low as 20 to 30 percent.
- Temperatures: As high as 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Impacts: Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible.
Timeline
The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM AKDT Monday, June 1, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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