Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 8 at 7:58AM AKDT until July 9 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 8:58am
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 9:00pm
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 tonight. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Upper Kobuk and Lower Koyukuk Valley.
* TIMING...From noon today to midnight AKDT tonight.
* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Scattered.
* WINDS...Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 30 to 40 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 70s/low 80s. Lows around 50.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to
scattered thunderstorms. Thunderstorms will come with frequent
lightning and outflow boundaries. Any lightning can cause new
ignitions since the fuels are dry and burnable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered thunderstorms are expected to
develop in the Upper Kobuk and Lower Koyukuk Valleys. Sea
breezes Wednesday afternoon are limiting thunderstorm
potential along the coast
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 Kobuk Valleys; Lower Koyukuk Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: