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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 10:31 PM Jun. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT AKDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR LIGHTNING... * AFFECTED AREA...Lower and Middle Tanana Valley including Fairbanks North Star Borough. * TIMING...From 4 PM Wednesday to midnight AKDT Wednesday night. * THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Scattered Thunderstorms. * WINDS...West 5 to 10 mph. * HUMIDITY...25 to 30 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Lows in mid to upper 50s. Highs in the mid 80s. * 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. 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. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 8:12 PM Jun. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Hot temperatures of 85 to 89 degrees. * WHERE...Central and Eastern Interior including Tanana, Fairbanks, Fort Yukon and Eagle. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures will be in the Yukon Flats. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach extreme temperatures in as little as 10 minutes. Take extra precautions when working in the sun. Wear sunscreen and lightweight, loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Close curtains during the daytime to reduce sun insolation into the home and open windows at night to allow the home to cool off. Utilize fans or community buildings with air conditioning. &&
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