Red Flag Warning
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881 WWAK62 PAFG 261452 RFWWCZ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 652 AM AKDT Wed Jun 26 2024 AKZ913-919-270300- /O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.240627T1800Z-240628T0600Z/ South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Upper Kobuk Valleys- 652 AM AKDT Wed Jun 26 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM AKDT THURSDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range and Upper Kobuk Valleys. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Thursday. * LIGHTNING ACTIVITY LEVEL...4. * WINDS...Southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the low 80s. * IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible. Frequent lightning can promote new fire starts. Hot and dry conditions may lead to rapid spread of fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$