Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 10 at 10:10AM AKDT until May 10 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 10, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires:
May 10, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM
AKDT this evening. A second Red Flag Warning has also been issued
from 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Delta Junction.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 4 PM this
afternoon to 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Red Flag
Warning, from 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Monday.
* WINDS...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the low to mid 60s.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected Sunday
and Monday due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty
winds, and dry fuels. Any new fire starts or existing fires may
spread rapidly.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Delta Junction
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK