Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 6:38PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 7:38pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 638 PM AKDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Eielson AFB, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Eielson AFB.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Eielson AFB and Salcha
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: