Weather Warning

This warning affects:Dalton Highway Summits, Upper Koyukuk Valley and Yukon Flats.

Red Flag Warning for Upper Koyukuk Valley, Dalton Highway Summits, Yukon Flats

  • Issued by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration

AREAS AFFECTED : UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY; DALTON HIGHWAY SUMMITS; YUKON FLATS

* AFFECTED AREA...Upper Koyukuk Valley, Dalton Highway Summits 
and Yukon Flats. 
 
* TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. 
 
* WINDS...East 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. 
 
* HUMIDITY...As low as 21 percent. 
 
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the upper 50s. 
 
* IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be 
possible. Hot, dry, and windy conditions may lead to rapid 
spread of fires.