Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 15:42

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 2:42PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 242 PM AKDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over north Fairbanks, moving southwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size 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, College, Ester, and Fort Wainwright.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Tanana Flats; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Fairbanks Metro Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK