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Wednesday June 26th, 2024 :: 06:45 a.m. AKDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 10:00PM Thursday

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

* AFFECTED AREA...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River, Fortymile Country, Tanana Flats, Two Rivers, Fairbanks Metro Area and Central Interior.

* TIMING...From 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

* LIGHTNING ACTIVITY LEVEL...4.

* WINDS...Southeast 5 to 15 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid 70s in the mountains and in upper 80s in the valleys.

* IMPACTS...Frequent lightning can promote new fire starts. Hot and dry conditions may lead to rapid spread of fires.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WHITE MOUNTAINS AND HIGH TERRAIN SOUTH OF THE YUKON RIVER ... FORTYMILE COUNTRY ... TANANA FLATS ... TWO RIVERS ... FAIRBANKS METRO AREA ... CENTRAL INTERIOR

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.

Address/Location
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Bettles Airport (BTT)
Bettles, AK 99726

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Red Flag Warning

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