Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning FOR LIGHTNING, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to 1 AM AKDT Saturday.

* Timing...Thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday afternoon and storms weakening or moving out of the area by Friday night.

* Location...From Palmer north along the Parks Highway to Chulitna, along the Denali Highway, and western Susitna Valley including Skwentna.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Scattered to widely scattered likely.

* Winds...Southwest 5 to 10 mph. Gusty and erratic winds expected near thunderstorms.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 35 percent.

* Temperatures...In the mid to upper 70s for lower elevations.

* Impacts...Ample lightning could lead to numerous new fire starts.

* Additional Details...Thunderstorms are expected to be wet with brief, heavy downpours likely.