Alert archive / Alaska / Red Flag Warnings in 2011

Red Flag Warning 9, NWS Fairbanks, AK

May 27, 2011

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this red flag warning at May 27, 2011, 8:24 AM AKDT. It took effect at May 27, 2011, 1:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 57 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
May 27, 2011, 8:24 AM AKDT (16:24 UTC)
In effect from
May 27, 2011, 1:00 PM AKDT
Expired
May 29, 2011, 9:50 PM AKDT
In force
57 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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

495 
WWAK63 PAFG 271624
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
824 AM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

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

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

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

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

AKZ220-280030-
/X.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0007.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0009.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
824 AM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

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

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. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO DROP TO BETWEEN
10% AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-280030-
/X.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0007.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0009.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
824 AM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

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

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. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO DROP TO BETWEEN
10% AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-280030-
/X.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0007.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0009.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
824 AM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

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

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. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO DROP TO BETWEEN
10% AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-280030-
/X.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0007.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0009.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
824 AM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

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

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. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO DROP TO BETWEEN
10% AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-280030-
/X.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0007.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0009.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY-
824 AM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

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

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. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO DROP TO BETWEEN
10% AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-280030-
/X.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0007.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0009.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
DENALI-
824 AM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

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

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. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO DROP TO BETWEEN
10% AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-280030-
/X.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0007.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0009.110527T2100Z-110528T0600Z/
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
824 AM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

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

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. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO DROP TO BETWEEN
10% AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS
EVENING. THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
158 
WWAK63 PAFG 272224
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
224 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

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

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

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR
LOW HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF THE EASTERN INTERIOR...

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

AKZ220-280630-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
224 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR
LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY WILL DROP TO BETWEEN 12%
AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS EVENING.
THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

ALTHOUGH HUMIDITIES WILL RECOVER ABOVE 50% AFTER 10PM TONIGHT 
THEY ARE EXPECTED TO DROP DOWN TO NEAR 15% AGAIN SATURDAY 
FROM 1PM UNTIL 10PM.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-280630-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
224 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR
LOW HUMIDITY...

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY WILL DROP TO BETWEEN 12%
AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS EVENING.
THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

ALTHOUGH HUMIDITIES WILL RECOVER ABOVE 50% AFTER 10PM TONIGHT 
THEY ARE EXPECTED TO DROP DOWN TO NEAR 15% AGAIN SATURDAY 
FROM 1PM UNTIL 10PM.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-280630-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
224 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR
LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY WILL DROP TO BETWEEN 12%
AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS EVENING.
THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

ALTHOUGH HUMIDITIES WILL RECOVER ABOVE 50% AFTER 10PM TONIGHT 
THEY ARE EXPECTED TO DROP DOWN TO NEAR 15% AGAIN SATURDAY 
FROM 1PM UNTIL 10PM.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-280630-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
224 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY* FOR
LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY WILL DROP TO BETWEEN 12%
AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS EVENING.
THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

ALTHOUGH HUMIDITIES WILL RECOVER ABOVE 50% AFTER 10PM TONIGHT 
THEY ARE EXPECTED TO DROP DOWN TO NEAR 15% AGAIN SATURDAY 
FROM 1PM UNTIL 10PM.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-280630-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY-
224 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY FOR
LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY WILL DROP TO BETWEEN 10%
AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS EVENING.
THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

ALTHOUGH HUMIDITIES WILL RECOVER ABOVE 50% AFTER 10PM TONIGHT 
THEY ARE EXPECTED TO DROP DOWN TO NEAR 15% AGAIN SATURDAY 
FROM 1PM UNTIL 10PM.


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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-280600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110528T0600Z/
DENALI-
224 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO DROP TO BETWEEN 12%
AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS EVENING.
THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-280600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110528T0600Z/
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
224 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS EXPECTED TO DROP TO BETWEEN 10%
AND 20% THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW THROUGH THIS EVENING.
THE LOWEST HUMIDITIES WILL BE IN LOW ELEVATION VALLEYS.

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.

&&

$$
995 
WWAK63 PAFG 280537 AAA
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
937 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

UPDATED ZONES 225 & 226 FOR CANCELLATION OF THE RED
FLAG WARNING

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

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

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

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

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY
FOR LOW HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF THE EASTERN INTERIOR...

AKZ225-226-280645-
/X.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110528T0600Z/
DENALI-EASTERN ALASKA RANGE-
937 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

DISCUSSION...THE MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITIES HAVE RECOVERED
ABOVE 15 PERCENT AND THEREFORE THE RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED.
MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITIES SATURDAY AFTERNOON ARE EXPECTED TO
REMAIN 15 PERCENT AS THERE WILL BE A BIT MORE LOW LEVEL
MOISTURE THAN TODAY. 

$$

AKZ220-281700-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
937 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY
FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITY WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY
RECOVER TONIGHT...BUT ARE EXPECTED TO DROP TO AROUND
15 PERCENT SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-281700-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
937 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY
FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...THE RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECOVER 
TONIGHT...BUT ARE EXPECTED TO DROP TO AROUND 15 PERCENT SATURDAY 
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-281700-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
937 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY
FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...THE RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECOVER 
TONIGHT...BUT ARE EXPECTED TO DROP TO AROUND 15 PERCENT SATURDAY 
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-281700-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
937 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT
SATURDAY FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...THE RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECOVER 
TONIGHT...BUT ARE EXPECTED TO DROP TO AROUND 15 PERCENT SATURDAY 
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-281700-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY-
937 PM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY
FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...THE RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY RECOVER 
TONIGHT...BUT ARE EXPECTED TO DROP TO AROUND 15 PERCENT SATURDAY 
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

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.

&&

$$
074 
WWAK63 PAFG 281507
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
707 AM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING 
FOR LOW HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN INTERIOR...

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

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

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF THE EASTERN
INTERIOR...

AKZ219-282315-
/X.EXA.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
707 AM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING 
FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...THE RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL DROP TO NEAR 15 PERCENT
THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-282315-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
707 AM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...THE RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL DROP TO NEAR 15 PERCENT
THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-282315-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
707 AM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...THE RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL DROP TO NEAR 15 PERCENT
THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-282315-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
707 AM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...THE RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL DROP TO NEAR 15 PERCENT
THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-282315-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
707 AM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...THE RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL DROP TO NEAR 15 PERCENT
THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-282315-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY-
707 AM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...THE RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL DROP TO NEAR 15 PERCENT
THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$
100 
WWAK63 PAFG 282320
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
320 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

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

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

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF THE EASTERN
INTERIOR...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN
INTERIOR...

AKZ219-290600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
320 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ARE NEAR 15 PERCENT IN SOME AREAS 
THIS AFTERNOON AND WILL REMAIN THAT LOW INTO THIS EVENING. HUMIDITIES 
WILL RECOVER TONIGHT AND NOT BE AS LOW ON SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-290600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
320 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ARE NEAR 15 PERCENT IN SOME AREAS 
THIS AFTERNOON AND WILL REMAIN THAT LOW INTO THIS EVENING. HUMIDITIES 
WILL RECOVER TONIGHT AND NOT BE AS LOW ON SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-290600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
320 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ARE NEAR 15 PERCENT IN SOME AREAS 
THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT LOW INTO THIS EVENING. HUMIDITIES 
WILL RECOVER TONIGHT AND NOT BE AS LOW ON SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-290600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
320 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ARE NEAR 15 PERCENT IN SOME AREAS 
THIS AFTERNOON AND WILL REMAIN THAT LOW INTO THIS EVENING. HUMIDITIES 
WILL RECOVER TONIGHT AND NOT BE AS LOW ON SUNDAY. 


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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-290600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
320 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ARE NEAR 15 PERCENT IN SOME AREAS 
THIS AFTERNOON AND WILL REMAIN THAT LOW INTO THIS EVENING. HUMIDITIES 
WILL RECOVER TONIGHT AND NOT BE AS LOW ON SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-290600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY-
320 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ARE NEAR 15 PERCENT IN SOME AREAS 
THIS AFTERNOON AND WILL REMAIN THAT LOW INTO THIS EVENING. HUMIDITIES 
WILL RECOVER TONIGHT AND NOT BE AS LOW ON SUNDAY. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ218-290730-
/X.NEW.PAFG.FW.A.0009.110529T2000Z-110530T0600Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
320 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A FIRE
WEATHER WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...NORTH WINDS WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT AND TO INCREASE ON SUNDAY. 
GUSTS TO 25 MPH ARE EXPECTED ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON WITH RELATIVE 
HUMIDITIES DROPPING BELOW 30% CAUSING POSSIBLE RED FLAG CONDITIONS. 
THOSE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
561 
WWAK63 PAFG 290504
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
904 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

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

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

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SUNDAY FOR
LOW HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHERN INTERIOR...

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SUNDAY FOR
LOW HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF THE EASTERN INTERIOR...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR A PORTION OF THE
NORTHERN INTERIOR...

AKZ219-221>223-290615-
/X.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110529T0600Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-CENTRAL INTERIOR-MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
904 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

AKZ220-291815-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110530T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
904 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SUNDAY FOR
LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL RECOVER OVERNIGHT TO 55 TO
70 PERCENT BUT AREAS EAST OF BEAVER WILL SEE RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FALL
TO AROUND 15 PERCENT AGAIN SUNDAY AS THE HOT AND DRY RIDGE OF HIGH
PRESSURE HANGS ON FOR ANOTHER DAY.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-291815-
/X.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110530T0600Z/
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY-
904 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SUNDAY FOR
LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL RECOVER OVERNIGHT TO
55 TO 70 PERCENT BUT AREAS NORTH OF CHICKEN WILL SEE RELATIVE
HUMIDITIES FALL TO AROUND 15 PERCENT AGAIN SUNDAY AS THE HOT
AND DRY RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE HANGS ON FOR ANOTHER DAY.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ218-291815-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.A.0009.110529T2000Z-110530T0600Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
904 PM AKDT SAT MAY 28 2011

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS...

A FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING. 

DISCUSSION...NORTH WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THROUGH THE BROOKS
RANGE TONIGHT. FREQUENT GUSTS TO 25 MPH ARE EXPECTED SUNDAY
AFTERNOON WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES DROPPING BELOW 30 PERCENT.
THE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
622 
WWAK63 PAFG 291500
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
700 AM AKDT SUN MAY 29 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR A PORTION OF THE
NORTHERN INTERIOR...

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

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF THE EASTERN
INTERIOR...

AKZ218-292300-
/X.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0009.110529T2000Z-110530T0600Z/
/X.EXB.PAFG.FW.W.0009.110529T2000Z-110530T0600Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
700 AM AKDT SUN MAY 29 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

DISCUSSION...NORTH WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THROUGH THE
BROOKS RANGE TODAY. FREQUENT GUSTS TO 25 MPH EXPECTED
THIS AFTERNOON WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES DROPPING BELOW
30 PERCENT. THE CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-292300-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110530T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
700 AM AKDT SUN MAY 29 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL FALL TO AROUND 15 PERCENT 
AGAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE UNTIL ABOUT 10PM THIS EVENING. 
ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE TODAY AS WELL. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-292300-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110530T0600Z/
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY-
700 AM AKDT SUN MAY 29 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY NORTH OF CHICKEN...

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

DISCUSSION...NORTH OF CHICKEN RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL FALL 
TO AROUND 15 PERCENT THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH 10PM 
THIS EVENING. ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE TODAY 
AS WELL. 

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.

&&

$$
246 
WWAK63 PAFG 292110
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
110 PM AKDT SUN MAY 29 2011

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

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

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND STRONG WINDS FOR A PORTION OF
THE EASTERN INTERIOR...

AKZ218-300600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110530T0600Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
110 PM AKDT SUN MAY 29 2011

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

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

DISCUSSION...AREAS WITH NORTH WINDS GUSTING TO 25 MPH ARE NOW 
OCCURRING WITH RELATIVE HUMIDITIES BELOW 30 PERCENT. THE
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST THROUGH THIS EVENING.
THE WINDS WILL DECREASE AND THE HUMIDITY WILL RECOVER AFTER 10 PM.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-300600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110530T0600Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
110 PM AKDT SUN MAY 29 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY...

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

DISCUSSION...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL FALL TO NEAR 15 PERCENT
THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN LOW UNTIL ABOUT 10PM THIS EVENING.
ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE TODAY AS WELL.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-300600-
/X.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110530T0600Z/
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY-
110 PM AKDT SUN MAY 29 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY NORTH OF CHICKEN AND FOR STRONG 
WINDS SOUTH OF CHICKEN...

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

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

DISCUSSION...NORTH OF CHICKEN...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL FALL TO
AROUND 15 PERCENT THIS AFTERNOON AND CONTINUE THROUGH 10PM THIS
EVENING. SOUTH OF CHICKEN...WEST WINDS GUSTING TO 25 MPH AND RELATIVE 
HUMIDITIES LESS THAN 30% WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 10PM THIS EVENING.
ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE IN THE ENTIRE ZONE THROUGH 
THIS EVENING AS WELL.

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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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
950 PM AKDT SUN MAY 29 2011

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

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

AKZ218-220-224-300700-
/X.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-110530T0600Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY-
950 PM AKDT SUN MAY 29 2011

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

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 May 27, 4:54 AM AKDT, 3 hours 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 27, 4:54 AM AKDT, 3 hours 30 minutes before
NORTHERN ALASKA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
454 AM AKDT FRI MAY 27 2011

.DISCUSSION...
RIDGE OVER THE BEAUFORT SEA RECENTERING OVER INTERIOR ALASKA NEXT
36 HOURS...WITH RIDGE AXIS FROM CHUKOTKA TO WHITEHORSE BY EARLY
SUN MORNING. MEANWHILE...CLOSED LOW PRESENTLY NEAR THE NORTH POLE
WILL SLOWLY MOVE TOWARD THE NW CANADIAN ARCTIC BY LATE SUN. THE MAIN
IMPACT FOR ALASKA WITH THIS FEATURE WILL BE TO INCREASE THE WLY
FLOW OVER THE BEAUFORT SEA AND NORTH SLOPE. SMALL BUT PERSISTENT
CLOSED LOW OVER THE ERN BROOKS RANGE SHOULD BE QSTNRY INTO THE
WEEKEND BEFORE BEING ABSORBED.

CONVECTION IS EXPECTED TO BE MINIMAL TODAY...THOUGH UNDER THE ERN
BROOKS RANGE CLOSED LOW THERE WILL PROBABLY BE A FEW TSTMS. ON THU
THERE WERE ONLY 175 STRIKES STATEWIDE...A TENTH OF THE NUMBER WED.
PRECIP WATER FORECAST TO CREEP UP A BIT FOR SAT...WHICH SHOULD
HELP FIRE OFF A FEW TSTMS.

NORTH SLOPE...VARIABLE ST/FOG ON THE COAST. WARM INLAND. WINDS
REMAIN FAIRLY LIGHT THRU THE WEEKEND.

WEST COAST...CONSIDERABLE MARINE ST/FOG HAS DEVELOPED. THIS
SHOULD BURN OFF INLAND AREAS DURING THE DAY BUT COASTAL LOCATIONS
WITH PERSISTENT ONSHORE FLOW MAY LAST ALL DAY. SOME CLOUDS FROM
OLD OCCLUSION MAY MAKE IT INTO THE SWMOST ZONES SUN.

INTERIOR...NEAR RECORD HEAT FOR MUCH OF THE INTERIOR NEXT COUPLE OF
DAYS...THOUGH NOT QUITE UP TO THE MAY 1947 HEATWAVE THAT SET ALL-
TIME MAY RECORDS AT PLACES WITH OBS FROM THEN.

THE MEDIUM RANGE STARTS OFF SUN NIGHT WITH AN ELONGATED RIDGE
STRETCHING FROM FAR EASTERN RUSSIA TO THE SOUTHERN YUKON.  UPPER
LOWS WILL BE FOUND ACROSS THE SOUTHERN ALEUTIANS...FAR NORTHEAST
PAC...AND NEAR THE POLE.  THE SOUTHERN ALEUTIAN LOW TRACKS ACROSS
THE SOUTHERN BERING SEA NEXT WEEK WITH THE RIDGE BECOMING REPOSITIONED
ACROSS THE NORTHEAST PAC AND BC.  THE MODELS AGREE IN A GENERAL
SENSE WITH THE LONGWAVE PATTERN...BUT DIFFER WITH MANY OF THE
SHORTWAVE DETAILS.  HEIGHTS ARE EXPECTED TO GRADUALLY FALL NEXT WEEK
WITH TEMPERATURES TO COOL TO MORE SEASONABLE LEVELS.  WELL ABOVE
NORMAL TEMPS LIKELY TO CONTINUE THROUGH MID-WEEK IN THE EASTERN
INTERIOR.  THE CHANCE OF SHOWERS WILL INCREASE MID-LATE NEXT WEEK
ACROSS MUCH OF THE CWA AS THE LOW IN THE BERING SEA MOVES TO THE
SOUTHWEST MAINLAND BY LATE IN THE WEEK. THE NCEP RMOPS WERE NOT
AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW TODAY.
&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
HOT A DRY TODAY. NO SGFNT LTNG XPCTD TODAY...THO A HAND FULL OF
STRIKES ARE LIKELY IN THE ERN BROOKS RANGE. MORE...BUT STILL
QUITE ISOLATED TSTMS SAT.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
NOT MUCH CHANGE WITH THE FLOODING ON THE PORCUPINE. LEVELS ARE SLOWLY
FALLING WELL UPRIVER OF FORT YUKON BUT THAT WILL TAKE A WHILE TO
WORK DOWNRIVER. ALSO...HIGH WATER EVIDENT ON MODIS IMAGERY OF THE
LOWER KOBUK RIVER THU PM...BUT NO IMPACTS KNOWN ATTM.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS FOR PKZ210.

BRISK WIND ADVISORY FOR PKZ220.
&&

RT/CB MAY 11

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 27, 7:28 AM AKDTFire Weather WatchAFG56 min
May 27, 7:33 AM AKDTFire Weather WatchAFG58 min
May 27, 8:31 AM AKDTRed Flag WarningAFG37 hr

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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.