Red Flag Warning Issued for North Slopes of Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley
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NWS Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions until 10 PM AKDT Sunday due to thunderstorms, low humidity, and gusty winds.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Western Alaska
- Issued
- July 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fairbanks AK
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Alaska.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning was issued by NWS Fairbanks AK on June 20 at 9:03 AM AKDT. The alert is effective from June 20 at 9:03 AM AKDT through June 21 at 10:00 PM AKDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.
What You Should Do
A Red Flag Warning means conditions are occurring or will occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous fires. Advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
Expected Conditions
Thunderstorm coverage is numerous. Winds near thunderstorms could reach gusts as high as 40 mph. Humidity as low as 30 percent. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 40s. Critical fire weather conditions expected due to thunderstorm activity, temperatures reaching upper 70s to low 80s, relative humidities near 30 percent, and gusty winds. Thunderstorms most active across the southwestern portion from McGrath north toward Galena.
Timeline
The alert is in effect until 10 PM AKDT Sunday, June 21.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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