An upper level ridge built over Southwest Alaska June 8th and remained over the area through the 10th. At the surface, a relatively tight pressure gradient to some gusty winds in combination with the hot and dry conditions. A few upper level shortwaves moving through the flow aloft helped to aid in lift across the area. Also, daytime heating helped to destabilize the atmosphere leading to increased instability along with some moisture leading to thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours.

Wildfire in BRISTOL BAY, ALASKA
From 09-JUN-22 09:01:00 to 09-JUN-22 20:09:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Red Flag Warning was originally in effect for lightning beginning 09/22Z (2pm AKDT), then hot dry windy was added at 09/23:23Z (3:23pm AKDT) because there were observations that were meeting the criteria.
Based on 15-min GLD data, lightning began at 10/00:15Z (4:15pm AKDT). The most electrically active storm occurred at 10/01:00Z (5pm AKDT) and had about 26 lightning strikes in 15 min (equivalent to Lightning Activity Level (LAL) 5), though most storms had fewer than 15 strikes per 15 min (LAL 1-2). The last strike was observed at  10/03:45Z (7:45pm AKDT).
PATG (Togiak) (note that there were no available obs after 09/0105Z 5:05pm AKDT): Hot, dry, and windy criteria were first met exactly at 09/2130Z/1:30pm AKDT with 75F, 25% RH, and 15 mph winds. The peak of the event looked to be between 2pm and 3:15pm on the 9th, when winds were strongest. For June 9, MaxT was 79F, MinRH 21%, wind 22G26 mph. Criteria were consistently met through 09/2325Z/3:25pm AKDT, then intermittently through 10/0105Z/5:05pm AKDT.

Wildfire in LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY, ALASKA
From 09-JUN-22 09:01:00 to 09-JUN-22 18:00:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Red Flag Warning was in effect for lightning beginning 09/22Z (2pm AKDT).
Based on 15-min GLD data, lightning began at 09/20:00Z (noon AKDT). At 09/20:45Z (12:45pm AKDT), 1 cell had 27 strikes in 15 min (equivalent to LAL 5). Lightning activity continued to intensify, peaking around 09/22:30Z (2:30pm AKDT) at around 129 strikes in 15 min. The last strikes in the zone were observed at 10/02:00Z (6pm AKDT).

Wildfire in LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY, ALASKA
From 10-JUN-22 06:53:00 to 10-JUN-22 20:52:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Red Flag Warning conditions were technically not met at any location in 152. However. in coordination with AICC- Alaska Interagency Coordination Center, a decision was made to put out the Red Flag Warning given lack of moisture and susceptibility of available fuels. AICC stated that putting the RFW out would help fire weather managers plan activities more effectively given the conditions.  PASL-Sleetmute and PANI-Aniak: max temps 70F; min RH 21 to 30%; winds N 5 to 10 mph (N 8 to 12 w/ gusts to 18 mph in PANI). Conditions lasted from approx 10/2330Z-11/0400Z-10/3:30pm to 10/8pm AKDT.

Wildfire in KUSKOKWIM DELTA, ALASKA
From 09-JUN-22 12:28:00 to 09-JUN-22 20:54:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

PAQH (Quinhagak): Met criteria from 09/4:45pm (75F, 25%, 18G24 mph) through 09/6:05pm. After 09/6:00pm, winds and RH remained at criteria for several hours but temperature dropped below 75.
PABE (Bethel): Did not hit criteria, with temperature being the limiting factor (MaxT 74F, MinRH 19%, MaxWind 20G25 mph). RH dropped below 25% from 09/2305Z/3:05pm AKDT through 10/0430Z/8:30pm AKDT, and winds were consistently >= 15 mph from 10/0015Z/4:15pm AKDT through 10/0435Z/8:35pm AKDT.
PFKW (Kwethluk): Did not hit criteria, with temperature being the primary limiting factor. Winds were mostly above 15 mph.
PPIT (Nunapitchuk) & PAKI (Kipnuk) & PAOO (Toksook Bay): Temp and RH were limiting factors.

Wildfire in KUSKOKWIM DELTA, ALASKA
From 10-JUN-22 06:53:00 to 10-JUN-22 20:52:00 (AKST-9)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Red Flag Warning conditions were technically not met at any location in 155. However. in coordination with (AICC)-Alaska Interagency Coordination Center, a decision was made to put out the Red Flag Warning given lack of moisture and susceptibility of available fuels. AICC stated that putting the Red Flag Warning out would help fire weather managers plan activities more effectively given the conditions.  PALG (Kalskag), PABE (Bethel), and PFKW (Kwethluk): Max temps: 70 to 73F; min RH: 25 to 31%; winds N 15 to 20 w/ gusts to 30 mph (N 5 to 10 w/ gusts to 20 mph in PALG). Conditions lasted from approx 10/2100z to 11/0400Z or 1pm to 8pm AKDT.