Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 1:41PM AKDT until June 18 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2025 - 2:41pm
Expires:
June 18, 2025 - 2:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Tuesday to 1 AM AKDT
Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Middle Yukon Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko
Valleys and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Tuesday to 1 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE...Numerous thunderstorms.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 40s.
* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be
possible. Frequent lightning can promote new fire starts. Hot
and dry conditions may lead to rapid spread of fires.
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:
Middle Yukon Valley; Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys; Upper Kuskokwim Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK