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 WESTERN ALASKA RANGE... * Winds...Southeast 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. 60s over higher elevations. * Location...Valleys and foothills along the western Alaska Range, including Stoney and Port Alsworth. * 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.