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Red Flag Warning 1, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this red flag warning at Jul 4, 2021, 3:33 PM AKDT. It took effect at Jul 5, 2021, 12:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 8 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 4, 2021, 3:33 PM AKDT (23:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 5, 2021, 12:00 PM AKDT
- Expired
- Jul 5, 2021, 8:00 PM AKDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
003 WWAK61 PAFC 042333 RFWAER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 333 PM AKDT Sun Jul 4 2021 AKZ141-051545- /O.NEW.PAFC.FW.W.0001.210705T2000Z-210706T0400Z/ Copper River Basin- 333 PM AKDT Sun Jul 4 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM AKDT MONDAY FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE COPPER RIVER BASIN... The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM AKDT Monday. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Around 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring now, or will shortly. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them to the public. && $$
3 follow-up statements
965 WWAK61 PAFC 051145 RFWAER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 345 AM AKDT Mon Jul 5 2021 AKZ141-060400- /O.CON.PAFC.FW.W.0001.210705T2000Z-210706T0400Z/ 345 AM AKDT Mon Jul 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM AKDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE COPPER RIVER BASIN... The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM AKDT Monday. * Winds...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Around 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts and lowest relative humidity values are expected along the Richardson and Edgerton Highways, including areas along the Copper River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring now, or will shortly. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them to the public. && $$
305 WWAK61 PAFC 060006 RFWAER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 406 PM AKDT Mon Jul 5 2021 AKZ141-060400- /O.CON.PAFC.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210706T0400Z/ 406 PM AKDT Mon Jul 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AKDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE COPPER RIVER BASIN... * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * TEMPERATURES...Mid 70s. * HUMIDITY...25 to 30 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts and lowest relative humidity values are expected along the Richardson and Edgerton Highways, including areas along the Copper River. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring now, or will shortly. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them to the public. && $$
674 WWAK61 PAFC 060359 RFWAER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 759 PM AKDT Mon Jul 5 2021 AKZ141-060500- /O.EXP.PAFC.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210706T0400Z/ 759 PM AKDT Mon Jul 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM AKDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE COPPER RIVER BASIN... While gusty south-southeast winds will persist through Tuesday, temperatures will continue to cool and RH values will climb well above the critical range. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 3:35 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Jul 4, 3:50 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 72 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.