North Pole, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT AKDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR LIGHTNING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Upper Chena River Valley, Tanana Flats,
Eielson AFB and Salcha, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills,
Chatanika River Valley, Two Rivers, Fairbanks Metro Area,
Nenana and Central Interior.

* TIMING...From 4 PM Wednesday to midnight AKDT Wednesday night.

* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...4.

* 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.

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