...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, Upper Chena River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Chatanika River Valley, Two Rivers, Fairbanks Metro Area, Nenana and Central Interior. * TIMING...Until 10 PM AKDT Thursday. * WINDS...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 80s. * 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 extended peak fire conditions through Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, especially for fires at or above 1000 feet elevation. These winds, along with poor RH recovery, has prompted the extension into Thursday morning. 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. &&
