Red Flag Warning Issued for Western Alaska Range and Kuskokwim Valley
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NWS Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday across the North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Western Alaska
- Issued
- July 25, 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 for lightning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Fairbanks. The alert is effective from 10 AM AKDT Saturday through 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
Affected Areas
North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Thunderstorm coverage index is scattered. Near thunderstorms, winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Humidity as low as 30 percent. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Lows in the mid 40s. Critical fire weather conditions are expected this weekend due to a combination of thunderstorm activity, temperatures reaching into the upper 70s to low 80s, relative humidities near 30 percent, and gusty winds.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 10 AM AKDT Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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