Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKDT Tuesday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Yukon Flats from Fort Yukon north and east.

* TIMING...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKDT Tuesday.

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid to upper 70s.

* IMPACTS...Winds at Graphite lake are already 15 mph gusting to 25 mph. This will continue through the afternoon with temperatures reaching 75 and RH dropping to as low as 20% beginning at 2 PM this afternoon. RH's will rebound around 8 PM as they rise into the 30% range, then continue rising through the night as winds decrease. Tomorrow, Red Flag conditions will return around 2 PM once again with temperatures in the upper 70s, northeast winds 15 to 20 mph and RH's near 25%. This will continue through about 9 PM then improve thereafter.

* AFFECTED AREAS: YUKON FLATS

Instructions:

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.