...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM AKDT THURSDAY FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE COPPER RIVER BASIN... * Winds...Southeast winds 15 mph with gusts around 25 mph. * Timing...This afternoon through 10 PM AKDT Thursday. * Relative Humidity...As low as 20 percent. * Temperatures...In the upper 70s and low 80s. * Location...The Copper River Basin. * Impacts...Rapid ignition, growth, and spread of fires will be possible. * Additional Information...Winds are expected to begin increasing Wednesday afternoon with a temporary break early Thursday morning before increasing again through the remainder of Thursday. Cooler temperatures and higher humidity values are forecast on Thursday with the approach of an upper low from the west, but increasing winds will maintain the elevated fire threat into Thursday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring now, or will shortly. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them to the public. &&
