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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 4:29 AM Jul. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Lower Koyukuk Valley. * TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * WINDS...East 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs around 90. Lows in the upper 50s. * IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible. Hot, dry, and windy 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: 9:15 PM Jul. 4, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Hot temperatures as high as 75 to 85 expected. * WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula, Lower Kobuk Valley, Lower Koyukuk Valley, Middle Yukon Valley, Noatak Valley, Northern Seward Peninsula, South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range, Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, and Upper Kobuk Valleys. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. 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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