Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 15:59

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 2:59PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 259 PM AKDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fairbanks, moving southeast at 10 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. Locations impacted include... Fairbanks and Fort Wainwright.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Fairbanks Metro Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK