Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/11/2026 19:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 6:27PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 11, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires: 
July 11, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 627 PM AKDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 33 miles southwest of Fort Yukon, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. There will be frequent lightning. Locations impacted include... Fort Yukon and Birch Creek.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Yukon Flats
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK