...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THURSDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Upper Koyukuk Valley, Dalton Highway Summits, Yukon Flats, White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River, Fortymile Country, Upper Chena River Valley, Tanana Flats, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Chatanika River Valley, Two Rivers, Fairbanks Metro Area, Nenana, Central Interior, Northern Denali Borough and Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * TIMING...Until 10 PM AKDT Thursday. * WINDS...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Thunderstorms this afternoon will be capable of producing outflow winds of 30 to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid 80s. Lows in the upper 40s. * IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible. Hot, dry, and windy conditions may lead to rapid spread of fires. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breezy winds will extend peak fire conditions through Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. These winds, along with poor RH recovery, has prompted the extension into early Thursday. Concerns shift to the higher terrain north and east of Fairbanks, like the White Mountains and Fox Hills, Thursday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
