Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 20 at 2:53PM AKDT until June 21 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Middle Yukon Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko
Valleys, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper
Kuskokwim Valley.
* TIMING...Until 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Scattered.
* WINDS...Near thunderstorms, gusts could reach as high as 40
mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 40s.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected this
weekend due to a combination of thunderstorm activity,
temperatures reaching into the upper 70s to low 80s, relative
humidities near 25 percent, and gusty winds.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will
occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous
fires. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them, to
the public.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Middle Yukon Valley; Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys; North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range; Upper Kuskokwim Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: