Headline:
Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 1:27PM AKDT until June 21 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 2:27pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Hot temperatures as high as 85 expected.
* WHERE...Yukon Flats.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these hot temperatures may
experience heat related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will reach their peak during
each afternoon from Friday through Sunday. Temperatures overnight
will provide some relief but remain warm, around 55 to 65.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids and check up on elderly and vulnerable
relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when working in the sun. Wear sunscreen and
lightweight, loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous
activities to early morning or late evening. Take action when you
see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Close curtains during the daytime to reduce sun insolation into the
home and open windows at night to allow the home to cool off.
Utilize fans or community buildings with air conditioning.
Area Description:
Yukon Flats
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov