Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/25/2026 21:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 25 at 8:45PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 25, 2026 - 9:45pm
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
At 845 PM AKDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 21 miles southeast of Evansville, moving south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Yukon-Koyukuk.
Instruction: 
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Dalton Highway Summits
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK