Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday afternoon to 3 AM AKDT Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Lower Yukon River, Middle Yukon Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* TIMING...From 1 PM Friday afternoon to 3 AM AKDT Saturday.

* THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE INDEX...Numerous

* WINDS...Northwest 8 to 15 mph.

* HUMIDITY...As low as 35 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid 70s to near 80.

* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to numerous thunderstorms. Thunderstorms will come with frequent lightning. Any lightning can cause new ignitions since the fuels are dry and burnable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most of the numerous thunderstorm activity will move out of the region by 3 AM Saturday morning. If we notice the thunderstorm risk is ending earlier or later, we will update as necessary.