Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 16:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 3:54PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 3, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires: 
July 3, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description: 
At 354 PM AKDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fort Wainwright, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of western Fairbanks North Star.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Tanana Flats; Fairbanks Metro Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK