Warmest start to summer on record continues across Southcentral Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – For the eighth day this 12 months, Anchorage reached 75° Wednesday, which has solely occurred one different time in recorded historical past this early within the season.

That is the warmest begin to a June on report for Alaska’s largest metropolis, and the fourth warmest year-to-date on report. Anchorage has additionally recorded 70° days 13 occasions this 12 months, which is about eight greater than regular and 5 greater than Seattle has seen in 2022.

Because of excessive stress transferring in and blocking another storms from getting into the area, this warmth and dry climate is right here to remain. We’ll possible see one other eight 70° days, ending out the month of June near 10° above regular.

The one probability of any rain making it into Southcentral Alaska this week will come from thunderstorms. Remoted thunderstorms are prone to type within the mountains within the late afternoon to early night via Friday, bringing not solely rain however lightning as nicely. Bear in mind, when the thunder roars, head indoors.

In any other case, benefit from the warmth and keep hearth conscious this week.

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