Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 9:02AM AKDT until June 27 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to
12 AM Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Yukon Flats and Fortymile Country.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Friday to 12 AM Saturday.
* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Scattered
* WINDS...Northeast 6 to 12 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 70s to near 80.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to
scattered thunderstorms. Thunderstorms will come with frequent
lightning. Any lightning can cause new ignitions since the fuels
are dry and burnable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the thunderstorm activity will be
along the Alaska-Canada Border and move out of the region by 12
AM Saturday morning. If we notice the thunderstorm risk is
ending earlier or later, we will update 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:
Yukon Flats; Fortymile Country
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: