Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 15:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 2:08PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 208 PM AKDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm south of Eielson AFB, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Fairbanks North Star.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK