Weather Alert in Alaska
Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 12:46PM AKDT until July 2 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Upper Koyukuk Valley; Tanana Flats; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana; Central Interior; Northern Denali Borough; Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp
DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Upper Koyukuk Valley, Tanana Flats, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Fairbanks Metro Area, Nenana, Central Interior, Northern Denali Borough and Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...East-Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 80s. * IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible. Hot, dry, and windy conditions may lead to rapid spread of fires.
INSTRUCTION: A Fire Weather Watch means that weather conditions could lead to the potential for a Red Flag event in the near future. This watch will remain in effect until it is upgraded to a Red Flag Warning or that it is determined that the Red Flag event will not develop. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Fire Weather Watch.
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