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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
141 PM AKDT Mon Jun 16 2025

AKZ929-930-952-180900-
/O.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0001.250617T2100Z-250618T0900Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0002.250617T2100Z-250618T0900Z/
Middle Yukon Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
141 PM AKDT Mon Jun 16 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM Tuesday to 1 AM AKDT
Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Middle Yukon Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko
  Valleys and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* TIMING...From 1 PM Tuesday to 1 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE...Numerous thunderstorms.

* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 40s.

* 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.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1150 PM AKDT Sun Jun 15 2025

AKZ931>934-170000-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0001.250616T1800Z-250618T0700Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-Dalton Highway Summits-Yukon Flats-
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
1150 PM AKDT Sun Jun 15 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY TO 11 PM
AKDT TUESDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Upper Koyukuk Valley, Dalton Highway Summits,
  Yukon Flats and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the
  Yukon River.

* TIMING...From 10 AM Monday to 11 PM AKDT Tuesday.

* WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs around 85 to 90. Lows in the upper 50s.

* IMPACTS...Increased fire activity.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Red Flag criteria will be met between 10 AM
  and 10 PM AKDT. After 10 PM Monday, temperatures will be
  dropping and RHs will be rising. Max RHs Monday night rise to 60
  to 80 percent. Red Flag criteria starts up again around 10 AM
  on Tuesday and continues through 10 PM. Max RHs Tuesday night
  will be around 60 to 80%.

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.

&&

$$

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