Red Flag Warning for Delta Junction
Impacts: Critical fire weather conditions are expected this weekend due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
Official alert brief
AFFECTED AREA
Delta Junction.
TIMING
From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday. The primary threat periods will be Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. RH values will recover overnight Saturday into Sunday.
WINDS
South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
HUMIDITY
As low as 20 percent Saturday afternoon and again Sunday afternoon. RH values should recover into the 40 to 50 percent range Saturday night.
TEMPERATURES
Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.
IMPACTS
Critical fire weather conditions are expected this weekend due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
Instructions
A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous fires. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them, to the public. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.