Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 25 at 8:58AM AKDT until June 26 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 25, 2026 - 9:58am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon today to
midnight AKDT Friday morning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Upper Koyukuk Valley.
* TIMING...From 12 PM Thursday to 12 AM Friday.
* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Scattered
* WINDS...West 5 to 10 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 28 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the low to mid 80s.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to
scattered thunderstorms. Thunderstorms will come with frequent
lightning this afternoon into the overnight. Any lightning can
cause new ignitions since the fuels are dry and burnable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the thunderstorm activity will move
out of the region by 12 AM Friday morning. If we notice the
thunderstorm risk is ending earlier, we will act as necessary.
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:
Upper Koyukuk Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: