Alert archive / Alaska / Red Flag Warnings in 2008

Red Flag Warning 12, NWS Fairbanks, AK

July 3, 2008

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this red flag warning at Jul 3, 2008, 8:19 AM AKDT. It took effect at Jul 3, 2008, 9:32 AM AKDT. It was in force for 60 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 3, 2008, 8:19 AM AKDT (16:19 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 3, 2008, 9:32 AM AKDT
Expired
Jul 5, 2008, 10:00 PM AKDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

000 
WWAK63 PAFG 031619
RFWAFG

RED FLAG WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
819 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
   AKDT THIS EVENING FOR REASON FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN
   INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
   AKDT THIS EVENING FOR REASON FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL
   INTERIOR...

AKZ219-040030-
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0012.080703T2100Z-080704T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
819 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING. 



DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON WILL
OCCUR ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. 
WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS. 

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.

$$

AKZ220-040030-
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0012.080703T2100Z-080704T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
819 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON WILL
OCCUR ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. 
WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS. 

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.

$$

AKZ221-040030-
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0012.080703T2100Z-080704T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
819 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON WILL
OCCUR ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. 
WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS. 

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.

$$

AKZ222-040030-
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0012.080703T2100Z-080704T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
819 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON
WILL OCCUR ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. 
WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS. 

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.

$$
10 follow-up statements
000 
WWAK63 PAFG 031732
RFWAFG

RED FLAG WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
932 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTH SLOPES
OF THE ALASKA RANGE...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE
NORTHERN INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE
CENTRAL INTERIOR...

AKZ223-040145-
/X.EXA.PAFG.FW.W.0012.080703T2100Z-080704T0600Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
932 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH THIS AFTERNOON WILL
OCCUR ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. WINDS
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS.

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.

$$

AKZ225-040145-
/X.EXA.PAFG.FW.W.0012.080703T2100Z-080704T0600Z/
DENALI-
932 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH THIS AFTERNOON 
WILL OCCUR ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT.
WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS.

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.

$$

AKZ226-040145-
/X.EXA.PAFG.FW.W.0012.080703T2100Z-080704T0600Z/
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
932 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH THIS AFTERNOON WILL
OCCUR ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. WINDS
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS.

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.

$$

AKZ219-040145-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.080703T2100Z-080704T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
932 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON WILL
OCCUR ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. WINDS
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS.

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.

$$

AKZ220-040145-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.080703T2100Z-080704T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
932 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON WILL
OCCUR ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. WINDS
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS.

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.

$$

AKZ221-040145-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.080703T2100Z-080704T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
932 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON WILL
OCCUR ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. WINDS
WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS.

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.

$$

AKZ222-040145-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.080703T2100Z-080704T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
932 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON
WILL OCCUR ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT.
WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS.

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.

$$
000 
WWAK63 PAFG 032347
RFWAFG

RED FLAG WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
347 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL
INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTH SLOPES OF
THE ALASKA RANGE...

AKZ219-040800-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
347 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WIND...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS
EVENING ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. 
WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATER THIS EVENING...BUT WILL INCREASE
AGAIN DURING THE DAY TOMORROW. RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL ALSO
DROP WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT AGAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON. 

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.

$$

AKZ220-040800-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
347 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WIND...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS
EVENING ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. 
WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATER THIS EVENING...BUT WILL INCREASE
AGAIN DURING THE DAY TOMORROW. RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL ALSO
DROP WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT AGAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON. 

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.

$$

AKZ221-040800-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
347 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WIND...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS
EVENING ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. 
WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATER THIS EVENING...BUT WILL INCREASE
AGAIN DURING THE DAY TOMORROW. RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL ALSO
DROP WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT AGAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON. 

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.

$$

AKZ222-040800-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
347 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WIND...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY. 

DISCUSSION...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH WILL CONTINUE 
THIS EVENING ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. 
WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATER THIS EVENING...BUT WILL INCREASE
AGAIN DURING THE DAY TOMORROW. RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL ALSO
DROP WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT AGAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON. 

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.

$$

AKZ223-040600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080704T0600Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
347 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH THIS AFTERNOON
WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES
WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH AFTER 10 PM.

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.

$$

AKZ225-040600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080704T0600Z/
DENALI-
347 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH THIS AFTERNOON
WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES
WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH AFTER 10 PM.

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.

$$

AKZ226-040600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080704T0600Z/
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
347 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 30 MPH THIS AFTERNOON
WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING ALONG WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES
WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DIMINISH AFTER 10 PM.

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.

$$
000 
WWAK63 PAFG 040438
RFWAFG

RED FLAG WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
838 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTH
SLOPES OF THE ALASKA RANGE...

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL
INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR
STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL INTERIOR...

AKZ223-225-226-040545-
/X.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080704T0600Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-DENALI-EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
838 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS CANCELLED THE RED
FLAG WARNING. 

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO WARNING 
LEVELS ON FRIDAY

$$

AKZ219-041600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
838 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY
FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED TO 5 TO 15 MPH AND
HUMIDITIES ARE STARTING TO RISE. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE
AGAIN FRIDAY MORNING AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL ALSO DROP WELL
BELOW 30 PERCENT AGAIN FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

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.

$$

AKZ220-041600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
838 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY
FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED TO 5 TO 15 MPH AND
HUMIDITIES ARE STARTING TO RISE. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE
AGAIN FRIDAY MORNING AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL ALSO DROP BELOW
30 PERCENT AGAIN FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

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.

$$

AKZ221-041600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
838 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY
FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED TO 5 TO 15 MPH AND
HUMIDITIES ARE STARTING TO RISE. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE
AGAIN FRIDAY MORNING AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL ALSO DROP WELL
BELOW 30 PERCENT FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

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.

$$

AKZ222-041600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
838 PM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY
FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY. 

DISCUSSION...EAST TO NORTHEAST WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED TO 5 TO 15
MPH AND HUMIDITIES ARE STARTING TO RISE. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
INCREASE AGAIN FRIDAY MORNING AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL ALSO
DROP WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

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.

$$
RT JUL 08
000 
WWAK63 PAFG 041554
RFWAFG

RED FLAG WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
754 AM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN
INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL
INTERIOR...

AKZ219-050000-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
754 AM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 TO 25 MPH AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL DROP WELL BELOW
30 PERCENT. THESE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING.

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.

$$

AKZ220-050000-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
754 AM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT 15 TO 30 MPH
TODAY. RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL DROP WELL BELOW 30 PERCENT
THIS AFTERNOON. THESE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING.

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.

$$

AKZ221-050000-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
754 AM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 TO 25 MPH AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL DROP WELL BELOW
30 PERCENT. THESE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING.

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.

$$

AKZ222-050000-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080705T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
754 AM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 TO 25 MPH AND RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL DROP WELL BELOW
30 PERCENT. THESE CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE INTO THIS EVENING.

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.

$$
000 
WWAK63 PAFG 042314
RFWAFG

RED FLAG WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
314 PM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR
   STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR
   STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL INTERIOR...

AKZ219-050715-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
314 PM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR
   STRONG WIND...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS
EVENING AND RHS WILL REMAIN BELOW 30 PERCENT UNTIL AROUND 10 PM.
NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT WILL ALSO OCCUR
AGAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. 

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.

$$

AKZ220-050715-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
314 PM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR
   STRONG WIND...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS
EVENING AND RHS WILL REMAIN BELOW 30 PERCENT UNTIL AROUND 10 PM.
NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT WILL ALSO OCCUR
AGAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. 

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.

$$

AKZ221-050715-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
314 PM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR
   STRONG WIND...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS
EVENING AND RHS WILL REMAIN BELOW 30 PERCENT UNTIL AROUND 10 PM.
NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT WILL ALSO OCCUR
AGAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. 

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.

$$

AKZ222-050715-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
314 PM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR
   STRONG WIND...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 25 MPH WILL CONTINUE THIS
EVENING AND RHS WILL REMAIN BELOW 30 PERCENT UNTIL AROUND 10 PM.
NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT WILL ALSO OCCUR
AGAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. 

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.

$$
000 
WWAK63 PAFG 050549
RFWAFG

RED FLAG WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
949 PM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY 
FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY 
FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL INTERIOR...

AKZ219-051800-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
949 PM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY 
FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT. 
RHS WILL REMAIN BELOW 30 PERCENT UNTIL AROUND MIDNIGHT. BRISK
NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT WILL RESUME
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ220-051800-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
949 PM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY 
FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT. 
RHS WILL REMAIN BELOW 30 PERCENT UNTIL AROUND MIDNIGHT. BRISK
NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT WILL RESUME
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ221-051800-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
949 PM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY 
FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT. 
RHS WILL REMAIN BELOW 30 PERCENT UNTIL AROUND MIDNIGHT. BRISK
NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT WILL RESUME
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ222-051800-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
949 PM AKDT FRI JUL 4 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY 
FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY. 

DISCUSSION...NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT. 
RHS WILL REMAIN BELOW 30 PERCENT UNTIL AROUND MIDNIGHT. BRISK
NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT WILL RESUME
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. 

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.

$$
000
WWAK63 PAFG 051457
RFWAFG

RED FLAG WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
657 AM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN
INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL
INTERIOR...

AKZ219-052300-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
657 AM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT
WILL RESUME SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. WINDS WILL BE ON THE DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ220-052300-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
657 AM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT
WILL RESUME SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. WINDS WILL BE ON THE DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ221-052300-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
657 AM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT
WILL RESUME SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. WINDS WILL BE ON THE DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ222-052300-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
657 AM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW 30 PERCENT
WILL RESUME SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG WARNING WILL
REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. WINDS WILL BE ON THE 
DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$
000 
WWAK63 PAFG 052222
RFWAFG

RED FLAG WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
222 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN
INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL
INTERIOR...

AKZ219-060600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
222 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW
30 PERCENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EVENING...SO THE
RED FLAG WARNING WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY.
WINDS WILL BE ON THE DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ220-060600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
222 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW
30 PERCENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EVENING...SO THE
RED FLAG WARNING WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY.
WINDS WILL BE ON THE DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ221-060600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
222 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW
30 PERCENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EVENING...SO THE
RED FLAG WARNING WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY.
WINDS WILL BE ON THE DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ222-060600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
222 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW
30 PERCENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EVENING...SO THE
RED FLAG WARNING WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY.
WINDS WILL BE ON THE DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$
000 
WWAK63 PAFG 052230
RFWAFG

RED FLAG WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
230 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN
INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL
INTERIOR...

AKZ219-060600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
230 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW
30 PERCENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG
WARNING WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. WINDS WILL BE
ON THE DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ220-060600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
230 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW
30 PERCENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG
WARNING WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. WINDS WILL BE
ON THE DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ221-060600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
230 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW
30 PERCENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG
WARNING WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. WINDS WILL BE
ON THE DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$

AKZ222-060600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
230 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND...

A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...BRISK NORTHEAST WINDS ALONG WITH RHS BELOW
30 PERCENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EVENING...SO THE RED FLAG
WARNING WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY. WINDS WILL BE
ON THE DECREASE ON SUNDAY.

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.

$$
000 
WWAK63 PAFG 060613
RFWAFG

RED FLAG WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
1013 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN
INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR A PORTION OF THE CENTRAL
INTERIOR...

AKZ219>222-060715-
/X.EXP.PAFG.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-080706T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
CENTRAL INTERIOR-MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
1013 PM AKDT SAT JUL 5 2008

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

THE RED FLAG WARNING IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

RELATIVE HUMIDITY IN THE 25 TO 30 PERCENT RANGE WILL RECOVER BY
MIDNIGHT AND WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED BELOW 25 MPH.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this red flag warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this red flag warning went out at Jul 3, 5:17 AM AKDT, 3 hours 2 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jul 3, 5:17 AM AKDT, 3 hours 2 minutes before
NORTHERN ALASKA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
517 AM AKDT THU JUL 3 2008

.DISCUSSION...
THE RELATIVELY TRANQUIL WEATHER TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF
DAYS.  AN OLD UPPER LOW IN THE MACKENZIE DELTA REGION WILL CONTINUE
TO SLOWLY WEAKEN THROUGH FRIDAY. A SHARP UPPER RIDGE ACROSS THE
EASTERN INTERIOR WILL GRADUALLY BE REPLACED BY AN UPPER RIDGE
ACROSS THE HIGH ARCTIC THAT WILL SETTLE INTO NORTHERN ALASKA BY
FRIDAY. AN UPPER TROUGH THAT STRETCHES FROM THE CENTRAL BERING SEA
AND COVERS THE ALEUTIANS WILL CONSOLIDATE AND DEEPEN TO A CLOSED
LOW CENTER NEAR 50N 155W BY FRIDAY. ASIDE FROM SOME BRISK WIND AND
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES ALONG THE COASTAL WATERS THE WEATHER FOR
MOST AREAS ON LAND WILL BE DRY AND WARM. THE DRY AND WARM WEATHER
WILL LIKELY COMBINE WITH ENOUGH WIND FOR SOME FIRE WEATHER
CONCERNS ACROSS PARTS OF THE INTERIOR LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND
AGAIN ON FRIDAY.

INTERIOR...THE AIRMASS WILL CONTINUE TO DRY AND WARM TODAY.  THE
PRECIPITABLE H20 DROPPED TO 0.51 ON THE 12Z PAFA SOUNDING AND
THE LIFTED INDEX WAS +2C...AN INDICATION OF JUST HOW STABLE THE
ATMOSPHERE BECAME YESTERDAY WITH GOOD SUBSIDENCE IN THE WAKE OF
THE UPPER LOW. THE 850MB TEMP WARMED TO +10C (UP 3C SINCE 00Z)
AND BOTH THE NAM/GFS/NGM ALL INDICATE ANOTHER 3-4C OF WARMING AT
850MB TODAY. THIS SHOULD EASILY PUSH HIGH TEMPERATURES INTO THE
LOW 80S AT FAIRBANKS AND IN MANY OF THE VALLEYS OF THE INTERIOR.
THE CU RULE CONTINUES TO INDICATE THAT WE WILL BE HARD PRESSED TO
GET MORE THAN A FEW PUFFS OF VERY SHALLOW CU TODAY. THE ONLY
EXCEPTION WILL BE ACROSS THE EASTERN PORTION OF ZONES 218 AND 220
(EAST OF ARCTIC VILLAGE AND CHALKYITSIK) WHERE THERE WILL BE
ENOUGH CYCLONIC FLOW AND MOISTURE AROUND THE LOW IN THE MACKENZIE
RIVER VALLEY TO PRODUCE CLOUDS AND ISOLATED SHOWERS. THE DRY AND
WARM WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE 4TH ACROSS MOST OF THE
INTERIOR. WIDELY SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED AFTERNOON
THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ON THE 4TH ACROSS THE UPPER TANANA
VALLEY AND ACROSS THE EASTERN ALASKA RANGE. BY FRIDAY AS THE LOW
MOVES OUT INTO THE GULF THERE SHOULD BE ENOUGH MOISTURE WORKING
BACK INTO THE SOUTHEAST INTERIOR FOR AFTERNOON AND EVENING SHOWERS
ACROSS THE UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND EASTERN ALASKA RANGE.

WEST COAST...THE AIRMASS WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO WARM ALONG MOST OF
THE WEST COAST WITH ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES.  THE BEST CHANCE OF
SHOWERS THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS WILL BE ACROSS ZONE 214 WHERE THE
AIRMASS WILL BE A LITTLE COOLER AND THE AREA CLOSEST TO THE SYSTEM
THAT WILL GRADUALLY SHIFT FROM THE BERING SEA AND INTO THE GULF.

NORTH SLOPE...THERE WILL CONTINUE TO BE AREAS OF LOW STRATUS AND FOG
TODAY WHICH SHOULD THIN OUT SOME BY AFTERNOON. THE FOG IS DENSE
ENOUGH ACROSS ZONES 202 AND 203 FOR DENSE FOG HEADLINES THIS
MORNING. AS SURFACE PRESSURES FALL ACROSS THE SOUTHERN INTERIOR
WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A THERMAL TROUGH THE PRESSURE GRADIENT
WILL TIGHTEN UP ALONG THE NORTH SLOPE BY THIS EVENING...WITH
MODERATELY STRONG EAST WINDS ALONG THE ARCTIC COAST THROUGH FRIDAY
AND LIKELY INTO THE FIRST HALF OF THE WEEKEND.

LONG RANGE...CONSIDERABLE DIFFERENCES IN 12Z MODELS ON HANDLING
FEATURES IN GULF OF ALASKA AND THE SEMI-PERMANENT COLD CLOSED LOW
NORTH OF SIBERIA...BUT THESE DIFFERENCES ARE OF NO GREAT
IMPORTANCE FOR MOST OF NORTHERN ALASKA...WHERE ALL MODELS
FORECASTING OVERALL RIDGING TO PERSIST AT LEAST INTO THE MIDDLE OF
NEXT WEEK. HOWEVER...HEIGHTS ALOFT ARE NOT CLIMATOLOGICALLY
ESPECIALLY HIGH...AND FLOW ALOFT IS PRETTY WEAK...SO THERE IS THE
POTENTIAL FOR POOLS OF COLDER AIR ALOFT TO SERVE AS TRIGGERS FOR
CONVECTION. BOTH 12Z OPERATIONAL ECMWF AND GFS HAVE SUCH A FEATURE
OVER THE CENTRAL INTERIOR LATE IN THE WEEKEND...THO FROM DIFFERENT
SOURCES. AT THIS RANGE NO REAL WAY TO KNOW WHERE...IF AT ALL..ANY
SUCH FEATURE(S) WILL BE. MEANWHILE...18Z GFS ALSO SURELY MOVING
COLD LOW ALOFT TOO FAR EAST...AND IMPACTS OF THIS FEATURE ARE
LIKELY TO REMAIN WEST OF NW ALASKA FOR THE NEXT WEEK AT LEAST.

COASTAL HAZARD POTENTIAL DAYS 3 AND 4...NONE

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...THE AIRMASS WILL CONTINUE TO WARM AND DRY ACROSS
THE INTERIOR. MINIMUM RHS WILL FALL INTO THE UPPER TEENS TO MID
20S THIS AFTERNOON AND AGAIN ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON. AS THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT TIGHTENS UP THIS AFTERNOON AN EAST TO NORTHEAST WIND WILL
INCREASE TO 10 TO 20 MPH WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 30 MPH LATE THIS
AFTERNOON INTO THIS EVENING. THE COMBINATION OF LOW RHS AND THE
STRONGER WIND WILL MAKE FOR SOME FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS...MOST
NOTABLY IN ZONES 219 AND 220. CONDITIONS ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON ARE
LIKELY TO BE VERY SIMILAR TO TODAY.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...NONE.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR PKZ210-PKZ220.

BRISK WIND ADVISORY FOR PKZ215-PKZ225-PKZ230-PKZ240-PKZ245.

&&

CB/RT JUL 08

The office that day

Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 3, 3:51 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG70 hr
Jul 3, 3:56 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG9 hr
Jul 3, 3:56 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG6 days

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.