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Red Flag Warning 13, NWS Fairbanks, AK

June 2, 2015

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this red flag warning at Jun 2, 2015, 11:16 AM AKDT. It took effect at Jun 3, 2015, 12:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for . No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 2, 2015, 11:16 AM AKDT (19:16 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 3, 2015, 12:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Jun 3, 2015, 7:44 AM AKDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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

921 
WWAK63 PAFG 021916 
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
1116 AM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY
FOR STRONG WINDS IN ZONES 218...219 AND 220...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 221...222 AND 224...

AKZ218-030330-
/O.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
1116 AM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY
FOR STRONG WINDS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY.
THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...EAST GUSTING TO 35 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY.
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

&&

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.

&&

$$

AKZ219-030330-
/O.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
1116 AM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY
FOR STRONG WINDS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY.
THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...EAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY.
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

&&

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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-030330-
/O.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
1116 AM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY
FOR STRONG WINDS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY.
THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY.
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

&&

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
532 
WWAK63 PAFG 022243
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
243 PM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY
FOR STRONG WINDS IN ZONES 218...219 AND 220...

AKZ218-030645-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
243 PM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 218...

* WIND...EAST GUSTING TO 35 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. 
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ219-030645-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
243 PM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 219...

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. 
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-030645-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
243 PM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 220...

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. 
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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.

&&

$$
656 
WWAK63 PAFG 030540
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
940 PM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY
FOR STRONG WINDS IN ZONES 218...219 AND 220...

AKZ218-031500-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
940 PM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 218...

* WIND...EAST GUSTING TO 35 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. 
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ219-031500-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
940 PM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 219...

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. 
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-031500-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
940 PM AKDT TUE JUN 2 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 220...

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. 
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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.

&&

$$
196 
WWAK63 PAFG 031459
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
659 AM AKDT WED JUN 3 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY
FOR STRONG WINDS IN ZONES 218...219 AND 220...

AKZ218-032300-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
659 AM AKDT WED JUN 3 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 218...

* WIND...EAST GUSTING TO 35 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. 
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ219-032300-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
659 AM AKDT WED JUN 3 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 219...

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. 
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-032300-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
659 AM AKDT WED JUN 3 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 220...

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS AND LOWEST HUMIDITY WILL BE IN THE 
  AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

* IMPACTS...ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. 
  OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

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.

&&

$$
213 
WWAK63 PAFG 031544
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
744 AM AKDT WED JUN 3 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE NORTHERN INTERIOR...

AKZ218>220-031645-
/O.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0013.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
744 AM AKDT WED JUN 3 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 218...219 AND 220...

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

COOLER TEMPERATURES AND LESS DRY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 218...219...AND 220. ISOLATED AND SCATTERED
SHOWERS ARE EXPECTED FROM THE DALTON HIGHWAY EAST THIS 
AFTERNOON THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT PERIOD.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 2, 4:07 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG10 hr
Jun 2, 4:07 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG24 hr
Jun 2, 4:13 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG58 hr
Jun 2, 4:13 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG4 days
Jun 2, 9:23 AM AKDTRed Flag WarningAFG35 hr
Jun 2, 2:02 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG4 days
Jun 2, 2:05 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFG24 hr

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in Alaska, 2015Every red flag warning in 2015

Sources

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