Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 21 at 2:13PM AKDT until June 21 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the
Yukon River and Central Interior.
* TIMING...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Scattered.
* WINDS...Northwest 5 to 10 mph. Near thunderstorms, gusts could
reach as high as 30 mph.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected due
to a scattered wet thunderstorms across the interior. These
storms will bring frequent lightning strikes and gusty winds
that are expected to cause new fire ignitions. We plan to
update this product by 10 PM AKDT or when lightning diminishes
this evening.
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:
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Central Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: