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A-South
Thursday August 3rd, 2023 :: 03:54 p.m. AKDT

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Fire Weather Watch until 08:00PM Saturday

The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Fire Weather Watch FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening.

* Winds...South 14 to 18 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph.

* Timing...Saturday afternoon through evening.

* Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent.

* Temperatures...Upper 70s to low 80s.

* Location...The Copper River Valley.

* Impacts...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COPPER RIVER BASIN

Instructions:

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them to the public.

Address/Location
A-South
7366 N Tongass Hwy
Ketchikan, AK 99901

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-225-5118

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Fire Weather Watch

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