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Red Flag Warning 8, NWS Fairbanks, AK

July 1, 2021

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this red flag warning at Jul 1, 2021, 2:55 PM AKDT. It took effect at Jul 2, 2021, 9:19 AM AKDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued: Jul 1, 2021, 2:55 PM AKDT (22:55 UTC)
In effect from: Jul 2, 2021, 9:19 AM AKDT
Expired: Jul 2, 2021, 11:35 PM AKDT
In force: 14 hr
Issued by: NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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491 
WWAK63 PAFG 012255
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
255 PM AKDT Thu Jul 1 2021

AKZ223-021600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0008.210702T2000Z-210703T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
255 PM AKDT Thu Jul 1 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM AKDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Near Delta Junction.

* TIMING...Friday from Noon to 10 PM.

* WINDS...South 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.  

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...near 80.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-021600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0008.210702T2000Z-210703T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
255 PM AKDT Thu Jul 1 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY FOR
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM AKDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...From Donnelly Dome north along the Richardson Highway 
                  and Delta River. 

* TIMING...Friday from Noon to 10 PM.

* WINDS...South 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. 

* HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...75 to 80.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

5 follow-up statements

822 
WWAK63 PAFG 021350
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
550 AM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

AKZ223-030200-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0008.210702T2000Z-210703T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
550 AM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Near Delta Junction.

* TIMING...Noon to 10 PM.

* WINDS...South 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Near 80.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-030200-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0008.210702T2000Z-210703T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
550 AM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM
AKDT THIS EVENING FOR EASTERN ALASKA RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...From Donnelly Dome north along the Richardson 
  Highway and Delta River.

* TIMING...Noon to 10 PM.

* WINDS...South 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...75 to 80.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

963 
WWAK63 PAFG 021719
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
919 AM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

AKZ223-030130-
/O.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0008.210702T1719Z-210703T0600Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
919 AM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING
FOR DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Near Delta Junction.

* TIMING...Now through to 10 PM tonight.

* WINDS...South 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...75 to 83.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-030130-
/O.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0008.210702T1719Z-210703T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
919 AM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING
FOR EASTERN ALASKA RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...From Donnelly Dome north along the Richardson 
  Highway and Delta River.

* TIMING...Now to 10 PM tonight

* WINDS...South 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...75 to 80.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

767 
WWAK63 PAFG 022118
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
118 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

AKZ221-030800-
/O.EXB.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0800Z/
Central Interior-
118 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT FOR
CENTRAL INTERIOR...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until midnight AKDT tonight.

* AFFECTED AREA...From Manley Hot Springs east. 

* TIMING...Now to midnight tonight.

* WINDS...South 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph becoming southwest this evening.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...78 to 84.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-030800-
/O.EXB.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0800Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
118 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT FOR
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until midnight AKDT tonight.

* AFFECTED AREA...Entire area, with strongest winds over hills. 

* TIMING...Now to midnight tonight.

* WINDS...South 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph becoming southwest this evening.

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...80 to 88.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-030800-
/O.EXB.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0800Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
118 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT FOR
UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until midnight AKDT tonight.

* AFFECTED AREA...Entire area, with strongest winds near the Alaska Range.

* TIMING...Now to midnight tonight.

* WINDS...South 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...12 to 22 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...80 to 90.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ225-030600-
/O.EXA.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0600Z/
Denali-
118 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

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

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...East of the Toklat River. 

* TIMING...Now to 10 PM tonight

* WINDS...South 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...near 75.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-030800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
118 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT FOR
DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Near Delta Junction.

* TIMING...Now through to 10 PM tonight.

* WINDS...South 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...14 to 24 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...75 to 83.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-030800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
118 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT FOR
EASTERN ALASKA RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...From Donnelly Dome north along the Richardson 
  Highway and Delta River.

* TIMING...Now to 10 PM tonight

* WINDS...South 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...75 to 80.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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 030431
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
831 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021


AKZ225-030545-
/O.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0600Z/
Denali-
831 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR DENALI...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the Red
Flag Warning.



$$

AKZ221-030800-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0800Z/
Central Interior-
831 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR CENTRAL INTERIOR...

* AFFECTED AREA...From Manley Hot Springs east.

* TIMING...Now to midnight tonight.

* WINDS...Southwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...65 to 78.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ222-030800-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0800Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
831 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Entire area, with strongest winds over hills.

* TIMING...Now to midnight tonight.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...65 to 80.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ223-030800-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0800Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
831 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS...

* AFFECTED AREA...Near Delta Junction.

* TIMING...Now through to 10 PM tonight.

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...63 to 76.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ224-030800-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0800Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
831 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE FORTYMILE COUNTRY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Entire area, with strongest winds near the 
  Alaska Range.

* TIMING...Now to midnight tonight.

* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...58 to 85.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ226-030800-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
831 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT
FOR EASTERN ALASKA RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...From Donnelly Dome north along the Richardson 
  Highway and Delta River.

* TIMING...Now to 10 PM tonight

* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...43 to 65.

* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
  possible.

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.

&&

$$

883 
WWAK63 PAFG 030735
RFWAFG

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1135 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

AKZ221>224-226-030845-
/O.CAN.PAFG.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210703T0800Z/
Central Interior-Middle Tanana Valley-Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Eastern Alaska Range-
1135 PM AKDT Fri Jul 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR UPPER TANANA VALLEY AND THE
FORTYMILE COUNTRY...EASTERN ALASKA RANGE...CENTRAL INTERIOR...
MIDDLE TANANA VALLEY AND DELTANA AND TANANA FLATS...

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has cancelled the Red
Flag Warning.

Temperatures have risen this evening and relative humidity values
have improved. Gusty winds will continue into early Saturday
across much of the southern Interior. 

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Jul 1, 4:01 AM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFG	72 hr
Jul 1, 4:13 AM AKDT	Gale Warning	AFG	11 hr
Jul 1, 3:19 PM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFG	13 hr
Jul 1, 3:20 PM AKDT	Small Craft Advisory	AFG	37 hr

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