Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREA...North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.

* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Scattered

* WINDS...Near thunderstorms, gusts could reach as high as 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Lows in the mid 40s.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected this weekend due to a combination of thunderstorm activity, temperatures reaching into the upper 70s to low 80s, relative humidities near 30 percent, and gusty winds.