Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 10 at 10:21PM AKDT until July 11 at 11:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 11:21pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* 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 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: