Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 1:42PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 142 PM AKDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles north of Pleasant Valley, moving southeast at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central
Fairbanks North Star.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Upper Chena River Valley; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: