Red Flag Warning 9, NWS Fairbanks, AK

723 
WWAK63 PAFG 312155
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
155 PM AKDT SUN MAY 31 2015

.A COLD FRONT THAT LIES FROM EAGLE TO KOTZEBUE WILL MOVE OVER THE
SOUTHERN INTERIOR TONIGHT AND TO THE ALASKA RANGE AND YUKON DELTA 
BY MONDAY. FROM FAIRBANKS WEST THERE WILL BE STRONG GUSTY NORTHEAST 
WINDS AND DRY CONDITIONS WITH AND FOLLOWING THE FRONT. EAST OF FAIRBANKS 
THERE WILL BE SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS WITH THE FRONT. FROM FAIRBANKS 
WEST RED FLAG CONDITIONS ARE NOW DEVELOPING AND WILL CONTINUE 
THROUGH LATE MONDAY. THERE WILL BE MODERATE RH RECOVERY ABOVE 40% FROM 
MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL NOON MONDAY.


AKZ223-011600-
/O.EXB.PAFG.FW.W.0009.150531T2300Z-150602T0800Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
155 PM AKDT SUN MAY 31 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT MONDAY NIGHT
FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 223 WEST OF HARDING LAKE...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN FAIRBANKS HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG
WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT MONDAY NIGHT. 

* AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 219.

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 20%.

* HIGHEST THREAT...IS LOCATED WEST OF HARDING LAKE.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ218-011600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
155 PM AKDT SUN MAY 31 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT MONDAY NIGHT 
FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 218 WEST OF THE DALTON HIGHWAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 218.

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL 
  BE THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 25%.

* HIGHEST THREAT...IS LOCATED WEST OF THE DALTON HIGHWAY

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ219-011600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
155 PM AKDT SUN MAY 31 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT MONDAY
NIGHT FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 219...

* AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 219.

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 30 MPH. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL 
  BE THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 20%.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-011600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0009.150531T2300Z-150602T0800Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
155 PM AKDT SUN MAY 31 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT MONDAY
NIGHT FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 221...

* AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 221.

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 35 MPH. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL 
  BE THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 20%.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-011600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0009.150531T2300Z-150602T0800Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
155 PM AKDT SUN MAY 31 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT MONDAY
NIGHT FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 222...

* AFFECTED AREA...FIRE WEATHER ZONE 222.

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 35 MPH. THE STRONGEST WINDS WILL 
  BE THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 20%.

* HIGHEST THREAT...IS LOCATED FROM FAIRBANKS SOUTH AND WEST.

* 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.

&&

$$

063 
WWAK63 PAFG 011532
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
732 AM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

.A COLD FRONT IS MOVING SOUTH AND WILL BE OVER THE ALASKA RANGE
AND YUKON DELTA TODAY. GUSTY WINDS AND RAPIDLY DRYING CONDITIONS
NORTH OF THE FRONT TODAY. COOLER TEMPERATURES THE NEXT COUPLE
DAYS WITH NEAR FREEZING TEMPERATURES NORTH OF THE TANANA RIVER
TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING.

AKZ218-020200-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
732 AM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 218...

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING NEAR 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 22 PERCENT.

* HIGHEST THREAT...IS LOCATED WEST OF THE DALTON HIGHWAY.

* TIMING...RED FLAG CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AFTER 1 PM TODAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ219-020200-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
732 AM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 219...

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING AROUND 25 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 19 PERCENT.

* TIMING...RED FLAG CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AFTER 1 PM TODAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-020200-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
732 AM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 221...

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING AROUND 25 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 19 PERCENT.

* TIMING...RED FLAG CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AFTER 1 PM TODAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-020200-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
732 AM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 222...

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO NEAR 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 23 PERCENT.

* TIMING...RED FLAG CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AFTER 1 PM TODAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-020200-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
732 AM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 223...

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO AROUND 25 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 24 PERCENT.

* TIMING...RED FLAG CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP AFTER 1 PM TODAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

164 
WWAK63 PAFG 012249
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
249 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

.A COLD FRONT IS MOVING SOUTH AND WILL BE OVER THE ALASKA RANGE
AND YUKON DELTA TODAY. GUSTY WINDS AND RAPIDLY DRYING CONDITIONS
NORTH OF THE FRONT TODAY. COOLER TEMPERATURES THE NEXT COUPLE
DAYS WITH NEAR FREEZING TEMPERATURES NORTH OF THE TANANA RIVER
TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING.

AKZ223-020000-
/O.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS-
249 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 223...

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

$$

AKZ218-020700-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
249 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 218...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING NEAR 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 22 PERCENT.

* HIGHEST THREAT...IS LOCATED WEST OF THE DALTON HIGHWAY.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS IMPROVING LATE THIS 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.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ219-020700-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
249 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 219...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING AROUND 25 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 19 PERCENT.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS IMPROVING LATE THIS 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.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-020700-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
249 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 221...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING AROUND 25 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 19 PERCENT.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS IMPROVING LATE THIS 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.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-020700-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
249 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 222...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

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

* WIND...NORTHEAST GUSTING TO NEAR 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...AS LOW AS 23 PERCENT.

* TIMING...CONDITIONS IMPROVING LATE THIS 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.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-020700-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
249 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

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

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

* WIND...GUSTING TO AROUND 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

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

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-020700-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY-
249 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

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

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

* WIND...GUSTING AROUND 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

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

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.

&&

$$

993 
WWAK63 PAFG 020600
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
1000 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

AKZ219-021400-
/O.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY-
1000 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 219...

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 219...

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


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.

&&

$$

AKZ218-021400-
/O.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS RANGE-
1000 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 218...
...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 218...

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

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.

&&

$$

AKZ221-021400-
/O.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
CENTRAL INTERIOR-
1000 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 221...

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 221...

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

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-021400-
/O.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-150602T0800Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY-
1000 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 222...
...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 222...

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


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.

&&

$$

AKZ220-021400-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
YUKON FLATS AND SURROUNDING UPLANDS-
1000 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 220...

* WIND...GUSTING TO AROUND 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

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

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-021400-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.A.0003.150603T2000Z-150604T0700Z/
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY-
1000 PM AKDT MON JUN 1 2015

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 224...

* WIND...GUSTING AROUND 30 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...LESS THAN 30 PERCENT.

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

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.

&&

$$

NORTHERN ALASKA FORECAST DISCUSSION...UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FAIRBANKS AK
506 AM AKDT SUN MAY 31 2015

UPDATED WATCH/WARNING/ADVISORY SECTION

.DISCUSSION...

UPPER AIR...
AT 500 MB...AN UPPER LEVEL LOW CENTER ABOUT 300 MILES NORTH OF
DEMARCATION POINT WILL MOVE TO THE EASTERN ARCTIC COAST BY LATE
THIS MORNING...THEN OPEN UP INTO A STRONG SHORT WAVE TROUGH OVER
THE SOUTHEAST INTERIOR BY LATE TONIGHT. THE SHORT WAVE TROUGH
SWING EASTWARD INTO THE SOUTHERN YUKON TERRITORY BY MONDAY
AFTERNOON. ANOTHER SHORT WAVE TROUGH WILL MOVE SOUTHWARD OUT OF
THE HIGH ARCTIC MONDAY NIGHT...ARRIVING ON THE EASTERN ARCTIC
COAST TUESDAY MORNING. A TROUGH WILL EXPAND SOUTHWESTWARD ACROSS
THE NORTHERN ALASKA MAINLAND TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO TUESDAY
NIGHT...WITH THE LOW CENTER MOVING TO THE CENTRAL BROOKS RANGE.
A STRONG HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE EXTENDS FROM THE CHUKCHI SEA TO THE
KENAI PENINSULA AND SOUTHEASTWARD INTO THE GULF OF ALASKA. THE
RIDGE WILL REMAIN IN PLACE THROUGH MONDAY...BUT WITH THE EASTERN
PORTION BECOMING CRUNCHED DOWN BY THE SOUTHWARD MOVING SHORT WAVE
TROUGH.

SURFACE...
A 1040 MB HIGH CENTERED 400 MILES NORTHWEST OF BARROW WILL MOVE
TO 200 MILES NORTH OF WRANGEL ISLAND BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND
WEAKEN TO 1032 MB. A THERMAL TROUGH OVER SOUTH CENTRAL ALASKA
WILL MOVE NORTHWARD TO THE ALASKA RANGE BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
A STRONG SEA LEVEL PRESSURE GRADIENT NORTH OF THE BROOKS RANGE
WILL EXPAND SOUTHWARD ACROSS THE INTERIOR TODAY AND TONIGHT...
PRODUCING GUSTY NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS. A SURFACE TROUGH OVER
THE HIGH ARCTIC WILL MOVE SOUTHWARD ALONG LONGITUDE 140W
MONDAY...AND DEEPEN INTO A 1016 MB LOW NORTH OF DEMARCATION POINT
BY LATE MONDAY NIGHT. THE LOW WILL DISSIPATE TUESDAY AS IT MOVES
INLAND. GUSTY WINDS WILL DEVELOP OVER THE NORTHERN INTERIOR THIS
AFTERNOON AND OVER THE SOUTHERN INTERIOR THIS EVENING. THE
STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT OVER THE
NORTHERN INTERIOR...AND THIS EVENING AND TONIGHT OVER THE
SOUTHERN INTERIOR. GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE INTERIOR
MONDAY...DIMINISHING SOME MONDAY NIGHT.

WEST COAST...
MAINLY OFFSHORE WIND FLOW WILL CONTINUE ALONG THE WEST COAST. FOG
AT TIMES WILL CONTINUE OVER ST LAWRENCE ISLAND TODAY. SCATTERED
RAIN SHOWERS EXPECTED TODAY AND TONIGHT OVER THE YUKON DELTA ZONE
AND IN NEARBY AREAS OF ZONES 212 AND 215. MAINLY ISOLATED RAIN
SHOWERS OVER THE YUKON DELTA ZONE SUNDAY. ISOLATED AFTERNOON
AND EVENING THUNDERSTORMS IN ZONE 214 AND SOUTHWESTERN ZONE
215 TODAY AND MONDAY.

INTERIOR...
SUBSTANTIALLY COOLER AIR WILL MOVE SOUTHWARD INTO THE INTERIOR
TONIGHT AND MONDAY. INITIALLY THE GREATEST IMPACT WILL BE ON
DAYTIME MAXIMUM TEMPERATURES. WINDY CONDITIONS OVER MANY AREAS
TONIGHT SHOULD HELP KEEP MINIMUM TEMPERATURES UP...BUT EVEN
SO...LOW TEMPERATURES COULD DROP INTO THE 30S IN THE NORTHERN
INTERIOR...AND IN SHELTERED COLD SPOTS IN THE SOUTHERN INTERIOR.
LOWER TEMPERATURE READINGS MAY BE MORE WIDESPREAD MONDAY NIGHT
WITH THE COLD AIR MASS IN PLACE AND WITH WINDS DIMINISHING SOME
LATE AT NIGHT. TEMPERATURES IN THE SOUTHERN INTERIOR ARE EXPECTED
TO REBOUND TO NEAR NORMAL VALUES LATE IN THE WEEK AS UPPER LEVEL
RIDGING AND SOUTHERLY FLOW ALOFT REBUILDS. SEVERAL INCHES OF SNOW
ARE EXPECTED AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS IN THE EASTERN BOOKS RANGE TODAY
AND TONIGHT WITH THE SHORT WAVE TROUGH.

RAIN WILL BE LIKELY IN PARTS OF THE EASTERN INTERIOR EAST
OF THE MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY THIS EVENING...CHANGING TO MAINLY
SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS LATER TONIGHT. SCATTERED LOCALLY NUMEROUS
RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS IN THE SOUTHEAST INTERIOR MONDAY MORNING
BECOMING SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS MONDAY AFTERNOON. WITH THE NEXT
SHORT WAVE TROUGH...SEVERAL ADDITIONAL INCHES OF SNOW POSSIBLE AT
HIGHER ELEVATIONS IN THE EASTERN BROOKS RANGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON
AND TUESDAY NIGHT...WITH RAIN OR MIXED RAIN AND SNOW AT LOWER
ELEVATIONS.

ARCTIC COAST...
THE EASTERN ARCTIC SLOPE WILL EXPERIENCE ANOTHER PERIOD OF SNOW
WITH SEVERAL INCHES POSSIBLE LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY
NIGHT AS THE NEXT SHORT WAVE TROUGH DROPS SOUTHWARD.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
VERY DRY AIR WILL BE INFILTRATING SOUTHWARD INTO THE CENTRAL
INTERIOR AND PARTS OF THE EASTERN INTERIOR TODAY AND MONDAY. DEW
POINTS IN THE EASTERN INTERIOR MONDAY WILL BE DOWN INTO THE TEENS
AND 20S BY MONDAY. MINIMUM RH TODAY AND MONDAY WILL BE AS LOW AS
AROUND 20 PERCENT...WITH THE LOWEST AFTERNOON HUMIDITIES BEING IN
ZONES 219-221-222-223-WESTERN ZONE 220. GUSTY NORTH TO NORTHEAST
WINDS WILL DEVELOP OVER THE NORTHERN INTERIOR THIS AFTERNOON AND
OVER THE SOUTHERN INTERIOR THIS EVENING. RED FLAG CONDITIONS WILL
BE POSSIBLE OVER PARTS OF THE NORTHERN INTERIOR THIS AFTERNOON AND
OVER THE SOUTHERN INTERIOR THIS EVENING. WITH THE INTRUSION OF
VERY DRY AIR AND THE GUSTY WINDS...HUMIDITY RECOVERY TONIGHT WILL
LIKELY BE FAIR TO POOR. GUSTY NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS WILL LIKELY
CONTINUE MONDAY.

&&

.HYDROLOGY...
THE SAG RIVER AT PUMP STATION 3 HAS FALLEN ABOUT 2.5 FEET FROM
ITS CREST OF 19.8 FEET WHICH OCCURRED AT AROUND 6 PM FRIDAY. A
FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE RIVER DOWNSTREAM FROM
PUMP STATION 3 TO DEADHORSE. THE COLVILLE RIVER AT UMIAT CRESTED
LATE SATURDAY EVENING AT ABOUT 2.4 FEET BELOW MINOR FLOOD STAGE.
RIVERS IN THE EASTERN INTERIOR CONTINUE TO BE AT VERY LOW LEVELS.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WIND ADVISORY FOR AKZ222.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR PKZ215-PKZ220-PKZ230.

GALE WARNING FOR PKZ225.
&&

RF MAY 15