{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.7da6d80c30f8dc890f82458334aec07b94eda9ab.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Red Flag Warning issued May 18 at 8:59AM AKDT until May 19 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.7da6d80c30f8dc890f82458334aec07b94eda9ab.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Fairbanks AK"},"word_count":177,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued May 18 at 8:59AM AKDT until May 19 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Delta Junction\n**Issued by:** NWS Fairbanks AK\n**Sent:** 2026-05-18T08:59:00-08:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-18T08:59:00-08:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-19T22:00:00-08:00\n\n## Description\nThe National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag\nWarning, which is in effect from noon to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday.\n\n* AFFECTED AREA...Delta Junction.\n\n* TIMING...From noon to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday.\n\n* WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.\n\n* HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.\n\n* TEMPERATURES...Highs around 60.\n\n* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to a\ncombination  of low relative humidity, gusty southerly winds,\nand dry fuels. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread\nrapidly.\n\n## Instructions\nA Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will\noccur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous\nfires. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them, to\nthe public.\n\nPlease advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the\nfield of this Red Flag Warning."}