Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 10 at 8:31AM AKDT until July 11 at 11:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 9:31am
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon to 11 PM AKDT
Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Yukon Flats.
* TIMING...From noon to 11 PM AKDT Saturday.
* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Scattered.
* WINDS...South 5 to 10 mph. Outflow winds look particularly
strong, with gusty/erratic winds of 40 to 60 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Lows in the lower 50s.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to
thunderstorms. Thunderstorms will come with prolific
lightning and outflow boundaries. Any lightning can cause new
ignitions since the fuels are dry and burnable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions look favorable for much stronger
thunderstorms than we have seen this week, likely bordering on
"Severe" criteria.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: