The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Central and Eastern Interior.
* TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Scattered.
* WINDS...Near thunderstorms, gusts could reach as high as 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the mid 40s.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected this weekend due to a combination of thunderstorm activity, temperatures reaching into the low 80s, relative humidities near 30 percent, and gusty winds.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WHITE MOUNTAINS AND HIGH TERRAIN SOUTH OF THE YUKON RIVER ... FORTYMILE COUNTRY ... UPPER TANANA VALLEY ... DELTA JUNCTION ... UPPER CHENA RIVER VALLEY ... TANANA FLATS ... EIELSON AFB AND SALCHA ... GOLDSTREAM VALLEY AND NENANA HILLS ... CHATANIKA RIVER VALLEY ... TWO RIVERS ... FAIRBANKS METRO AREA ... NENANA ... NORTHERN DENALI BOROUGH ... EASTERN DELTA JUNCTION
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.
