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.
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SATURDAY
FOR HOT DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS FOR THE MIDDLE KUSKOKWIM
VALLEY...
* Winds...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Timing...Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected this
afternoon and evening.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 25 percent.
* Temperatures...75 to 80 degrees.
* Location...Middle Kuskokwim Valley.
* Impacts...Rapid ignition, growth, and spread of fires will be
possible. Cloud cover will return to the region on Friday,
leading to slightly falling temperatures and increased
relative humidity. However, gusty winds will persist.