Predictive Services - Fire Weather - Western Afternoon Forecast
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FWFWCZ
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Western Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
.DISCUSSION...
Weak high pressure will persist over most of the area. A low
pressure system will move across the Chukchi Sea spreading rain to
the Noatak and Kobuk Basins tonight and Tuesday. Some instability
aloft will be enough for isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening over the Chukchi Sea and Noatak and Kobuk Basins.
Relative humidity values will remain above 40 percent with excellent
overnight recovery.
AKZ208-271600-
Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including the cities of Noatak, Kiana, and Red Dog Mine
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover Cloudy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Tstms Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 60 60 40 40
Temp (24h trend) 38-48 (+3) 48-58 (-1) 29-39 48-58
RH % (24h trend) 88-100 (-1) ABV 40 (-4) 86-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 9-13 G25 SW 3-7 G18 Lgt/Var SW 3-7 G18
CWR 60 40 40 30
LAL 2 1 1 1
Remarks...Isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening today.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Areas of fog.
Slight chance of rain. Lows 30 to 40. Highs 50 to 60. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows 29 to
39. Highs 50 to 60. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
30 to 40. Highs 50 to 60. East winds around 5 mph.
AKZ209-271600-
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including the cities of Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 40 40 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 47-54 (+4) 53-59 (-1) 46-54 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 84-99 (-2) ABV 40 (+2) 85-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 7-11 G21 SW 6-10 G21 SW 5-9 G19 SW 4-8 G19
CWR 10 10 10 10
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 45 to 53.
Highs 52 to 61. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows 40 to
50. Highs 52 to 62. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
43 to 52. Highs 52 to 62. East winds around 10 mph.
AKZ210-271600-
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council,
Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers None
Chance precip (%) 20 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 42-52 (+5) 51-61 (0) 38-48 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 91-100 (0) ABV 40 (+3) 89-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 10-14 G25 SW 8-12 G23 SW 8-12 G24 SW 8-12 G24
CWR 10 10 10 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Areas
of fog. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 52 to 62. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows 35 to
45. Highs 51 to 61. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain. Lows
35 to 45. Highs 52 to 62. East winds around 5 mph.
AKZ212-271600-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim,
Koyuk, and Shaktoolik
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Rain Rain Rain Rain
Chance precip (%) 40 40 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 42-52 (+5) 50-60 (-2) 40-50 49-59
RH % (24h trend) 92-99 (-1) ABV 40 (0) 88-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 7-11 G23 SW 9-13 G25 SW 9-13 G25 SW 9-13 G24
CWR 10 10 10 10
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
39 to 49. Highs 52 to 62. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
39 to 49. Highs 51 to 61. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
40 to 50. Highs 51 to 61. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
AKZ214-271600-
Yukon Delta-
Including the cities of Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk,
Kotlik, Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Marshall,
Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy PCldy MCldy
Precip type Rain Rain None Rain
Chance precip (%) 20 20 0 20
Temp (24h trend) 45-52 (+1) 48-57 (-2) 41-51 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 91-99 (-4) ABV 40 (-5) 90-98 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 8-12 G23 W 9-13 G24 SW 7-11 G21 SW 6-10 G20
CWR 10 10 0 10
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Areas of
fog. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 54 to 64. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
46 to 54. Highs 52 to 62. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
45 to 55. Highs 52 to 62. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
AKZ215-271600-
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross,
Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Rain Rain None None
Chance precip (%) 20 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 42-50 (+4) 49-59 (-3) 41-48 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 86-100 (-2) ABV 40 (+6) 85-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 4-8 G18 W 7-11 G20 W 5-9 G18 SW 4-8
CWR 10 10 0 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 54 to 64.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows
41 to 50. Highs 54 to 64. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
42 to 51. Highs 53 to 63. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
AKZ216-271600-
Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys-
Including the cities of Galena, Nulato, Huslia, Kaltag, Ruby,
and Koyukuk
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 30 30 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 40-50 (+9) 53-63 (-1) 38-48 51-61
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-1) ABV 40 (+6) 85-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 5-9 G20 SW 6-10 G19 SW 6-10 G20 SW 6-10 G20
CWR 10 10 10 10
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 54 to 64.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
34 to 44. Highs 57 to 67. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
35 to 45. Highs 55 to 65. East winds around 5 mph.
AKZ217-271600-
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including the cities of Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy Cloudy MCldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 80 80 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 35-45 (+7) 52-62 (-1) 30-40 51-61
RH % (24h trend) 90-100 (+3) ABV 40 (+9) 89-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 7-11 G24 SW 4-8 G18 SW 3-7 SW 4-8 G17
CWR 50 50 50 50
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 31 to 41.
Highs 54 to 64. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows 27 to
37. Highs 56 to 66. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain. Lows
28 to 38. Highs 54 to 64. East winds around 5 mph.
AKZ227-271600-
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, Takotna,
and Farewell Lake
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover PCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Rain Rain Rain None
Chance precip (%) 20 30 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 32-42 (+3) 54-64 (-2) 32-42 53-63
RH % (24h trend) 84-99 (-2) ABV 40 (+11) 85-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var SW 3-7 W 3-7 Lgt/Var
CWR 10 10 10 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 57 to 67. South
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
34 to 44. Highs 59 to 69. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
34 to 44. Highs 58 to 68. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
FWFWCZ
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Western Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
.DISCUSSION...
Weak high pressure will persist over most of the area. A low
pressure system will move across the Chukchi Sea spreading rain to
the Noatak and Kobuk Basins tonight and Tuesday. Some instability
aloft will be enough for isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and
evening over the Chukchi Sea and Noatak and Kobuk Basins.
Relative humidity values will remain above 40 percent with excellent
overnight recovery.
AKZ208-271600-
Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including the cities of Noatak, Kiana, and Red Dog Mine
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover Cloudy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Tstms Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 60 60 40 40
Temp (24h trend) 38-48 (+3) 48-58 (-1) 29-39 48-58
RH % (24h trend) 88-100 (-1) ABV 40 (-4) 86-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 9-13 G25 SW 3-7 G18 Lgt/Var SW 3-7 G18
CWR 60 40 40 30
LAL 2 1 1 1
Remarks...Isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening today.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Areas of fog.
Slight chance of rain. Lows 30 to 40. Highs 50 to 60. Southwest
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows 29 to
39. Highs 50 to 60. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
30 to 40. Highs 50 to 60. East winds around 5 mph.
AKZ209-271600-
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including the cities of Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 40 40 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 47-54 (+4) 53-59 (-1) 46-54 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 84-99 (-2) ABV 40 (+2) 85-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 7-11 G21 SW 6-10 G21 SW 5-9 G19 SW 4-8 G19
CWR 10 10 10 10
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 45 to 53.
Highs 52 to 61. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows 40 to
50. Highs 52 to 62. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
43 to 52. Highs 52 to 62. East winds around 10 mph.
AKZ210-271600-
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council,
Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers None
Chance precip (%) 20 20 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 42-52 (+5) 51-61 (0) 38-48 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 91-100 (0) ABV 40 (+3) 89-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 10-14 G25 SW 8-12 G23 SW 8-12 G24 SW 8-12 G24
CWR 10 10 10 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Areas
of fog. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 52 to 62. Southwest winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows 35 to
45. Highs 51 to 61. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain. Lows
35 to 45. Highs 52 to 62. East winds around 5 mph.
AKZ212-271600-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including the cities of Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim,
Koyuk, and Shaktoolik
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Rain Rain Rain Rain
Chance precip (%) 40 40 30 30
Temp (24h trend) 42-52 (+5) 50-60 (-2) 40-50 49-59
RH % (24h trend) 92-99 (-1) ABV 40 (0) 88-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 7-11 G23 SW 9-13 G25 SW 9-13 G25 SW 9-13 G24
CWR 10 10 10 10
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
39 to 49. Highs 52 to 62. South winds around 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
39 to 49. Highs 51 to 61. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
40 to 50. Highs 51 to 61. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
AKZ214-271600-
Yukon Delta-
Including the cities of Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk,
Kotlik, Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Marshall,
Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy PCldy MCldy
Precip type Rain Rain None Rain
Chance precip (%) 20 20 0 20
Temp (24h trend) 45-52 (+1) 48-57 (-2) 41-51 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 91-99 (-4) ABV 40 (-5) 90-98 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 8-12 G23 W 9-13 G24 SW 7-11 G21 SW 6-10 G20
CWR 10 10 0 10
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Areas of
fog. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 54 to 64. Southeast winds around
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
46 to 54. Highs 52 to 62. East winds around 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
45 to 55. Highs 52 to 62. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
AKZ215-271600-
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including the cities of Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross,
Shageluk, Anvik, and Flat
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Rain Rain None None
Chance precip (%) 20 20 0 0
Temp (24h trend) 42-50 (+4) 49-59 (-3) 41-48 50-60
RH % (24h trend) 86-100 (-2) ABV 40 (+6) 85-99 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 4-8 G18 W 7-11 G20 W 5-9 G18 SW 4-8
CWR 10 10 0 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 54 to 64.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows
41 to 50. Highs 54 to 64. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
42 to 51. Highs 53 to 63. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
AKZ216-271600-
Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys-
Including the cities of Galena, Nulato, Huslia, Kaltag, Ruby,
and Koyukuk
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 30 30 20 20
Temp (24h trend) 40-50 (+9) 53-63 (-1) 38-48 51-61
RH % (24h trend) 85-100 (-1) ABV 40 (+6) 85-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 5-9 G20 SW 6-10 G19 SW 6-10 G20 SW 6-10 G20
CWR 10 10 10 10
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 54 to 64.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
34 to 44. Highs 57 to 67. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
35 to 45. Highs 55 to 65. East winds around 5 mph.
AKZ217-271600-
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including the cities of Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover MCldy Cloudy MCldy Cloudy
Precip type Showers Showers Showers Showers
Chance precip (%) 80 80 60 60
Temp (24h trend) 35-45 (+7) 52-62 (-1) 30-40 51-61
RH % (24h trend) 90-100 (+3) ABV 40 (+9) 89-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) SW 7-11 G24 SW 4-8 G18 SW 3-7 SW 4-8 G17
CWR 50 50 50 50
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 31 to 41.
Highs 54 to 64. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows 27 to
37. Highs 56 to 66. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of rain. Lows
28 to 38. Highs 54 to 64. East winds around 5 mph.
AKZ227-271600-
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of McGrath, Nikolai, Takotna,
and Farewell Lake
158 PM AKDT Mon Aug 26 2019
Tonight Tue Tue Night Wed
Cloud cover PCldy MCldy MCldy MCldy
Precip type Rain Rain Rain None
Chance precip (%) 20 30 20 0
Temp (24h trend) 32-42 (+3) 54-64 (-2) 32-42 53-63
RH % (24h trend) 84-99 (-2) ABV 40 (+11) 85-100 ABV 40
20ftWnd(mph) Lgt/Var SW 3-7 W 3-7 Lgt/Var
CWR 10 10 10 0
LAL 1 1 1 1
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 33 to 43. Highs 57 to 67. South
winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows
34 to 44. Highs 59 to 69. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
34 to 44. Highs 58 to 68. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

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