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Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 4:45AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK An unusually unstable airmass is setting the stage for numerous strong thunderstorms this afternoon into this evening. Thunderstorms will develop along the Brooks Range around noon, then traverse north through the Arctic Plain this afternoon and to the Arctic Coast this evening. Any thunderstorm has the chance to bring hail up to 1 inch in diameter, heavy rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds up to 50 mph. Thunderstorms will diminish in coverage around midnight, though an isolated storm may continue in the Eastern Brooks Range through the morning hours.