Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
Issued by NWS Fairbanks, AK
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787 WWAK63 PAFG 121737 RFWAFG URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 937 AM AKDT Fri Jun 12 2026 AKZ937-140000- /O.UPG.PAFG.FW.A.0001.260613T2000Z-260615T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.FW.W.0006.260613T2000Z-260615T0600Z/ Delta Junction- 937 AM AKDT Fri Jun 12 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM TO 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY AND 12 PM TO 10 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Delta Junction. * TIMING...From 12 PM to 10 PM AKDT Saturday, and 12 PM to 10 PM AKDT Sunday. * WINDS...Saturday, South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Sunday, South 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum values between 20 and 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid to upper 70s. Lows in the lower 50s. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds from the south, and dry fuels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Saturday is expected to be the warmer day, thus relative humidity values will be lower. However, winds are expected to be stronger on Sunday. The one limitation to critical fire weather conditions will be the influx of moisture coming in from the south on Sunday. Critical fire weather conditions will be minimal from Saturday night through Sunday morning with moderate overnight recovery expected. 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. && $$ ST/BB