The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from noon to 11 PM AKDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Yukon Flats.
* TIMING...From noon to 11 PM AKDT Saturday.
* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Scattered.
* WINDS...South 5 to 10 mph. Outflow winds look particularly strong, with gusty/erratic winds of 40 to 60 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Lows in the lower 50s.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to thunderstorms. Thunderstorms will come with prolific lightning and outflow boundaries. Any lightning can cause new ignitions since the fuels are dry and burnable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions look favorable for much stronger thunderstorms than we have seen this week, likely bordering on "Severe" criteria.
* 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.
