Fire Weather Watch issued June 18 at 1:49PM AKDT until June 21 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Issue date: 2026-06-18T21:49+00:00
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for lightning, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...White Mountains, Tanana Valley, Chena River Valley, Fortymile Country, and Eastern Delta Junction. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Scattered. * WINDS...Near thunderstorms, gusts could reach as high as 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the low 80s. Lows in the low 50s. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible this weekend due to a combination of thunderstorm activity, temperatures reaching into the low 80s, relative humidities near 30 percent, and gusty winds.
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 1:47PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Issue date: 2026-06-18T21:47+00:00
On Friday through Sunday, a majority of the Central and Eastern Interior will see multiple days of highs near/above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Take caution while participating in outdoor activities planned for the solstice/holiday weekend. Stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities in the afternoon when temperatures are highest.
