Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 1:27PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 127 PM AKDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms 16 miles east of Twelvemile Summit, moving southeast
over the Steese Highway at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Heavy rain, wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Heavy rains from training thunderstorms could cause ponding
of water on the road. 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 east central
Yukon-Koyukuk and northeastern Fairbanks North Star.
Instruction:
Heavy rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Chatanika River Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: