Eielson AFB, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THURSDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Upper Koyukuk Valley, Dalton Highway Summits,
Yukon Flats, White Mountains and High Terrain South of the
Yukon River, Upper Chena River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha,
Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Chatanika River Valley,
Two Rivers, Fairbanks Metro Area, Nenana and Central Interior.

* TIMING...Until 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

* WINDS...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 80s.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be
possible. Hot, dry, and windy conditions may lead to rapid
spread of fires.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy winds extended peak fire conditions
through Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, especially
for fires at or above 1000 feet elevation. These winds, along
with poor RH recovery, has prompted the extension into Thursday
morning. Concerns shift to the higher terrain north and east of
Fairbanks, like the White Mountains and Fox Hills, Thursday
afternoon.

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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