{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.a0ae79211a08bb433564f1cabcfee970508b2a53.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 9:21AM AKDT until May 17 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.a0ae79211a08bb433564f1cabcfee970508b2a53.001.1","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":202,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 9:21AM AKDT until May 17 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:** 2026-05-16T09:21:00-08:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-16T09:21:00-08:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-17T16:00:00-08:00\n\n## Description\n* AFFECTED AREA...Delta Junction.\n\n* TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday. The primary\nthreat periods will be Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.\nRH values will recover overnight Saturday into Sunday.\n\n* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.\n\n* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent Saturday afternoon and again\nSunday afternoon. RH values should recover into the 40 to 50 percent\nrange Saturday night.\n\n* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.\n\n* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected this\nweekend due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty\nwinds, and dry fuels. Any new fire starts or existing fires\nmay spread rapidly.\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."}