Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 9:07AM AKDT until June 27 at 3:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 10:07am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday
afternoon to 3 AM AKDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Lower Yukon River, Middle Yukon Valley, Lower
Yukon and Innoko Valleys and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Friday afternoon to 3 AM AKDT Saturday.
* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Numerous
* WINDS...Northwest 8 to 15 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 35 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid 70s to near 80.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to
numerous 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 numerous thunderstorm activity
will move out of the region by 3 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:
Lower Yukon River; Middle Yukon Valley; Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys; Upper Kuskokwim Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: