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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 5:07 PM Jun. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY AFTERNOON TO 3 AM AKDT SATURDAY FOR LIGHTNING... 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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