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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
945 AM AKDT Thu Jul 9 2026

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Yukon Flats-
Including the cities of Central, Beaver, Fort Yukon, Venetie, the
Steese Highway north of MP 124, Stevens Village, and Circle
945 AM AKDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Hot temperatures as high as 85 degrees expected.

* WHERE...Yukon Flats.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot 
  temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures will be away from 
  the Yukon River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids and check up on elderly and vulnerable 
relatives and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles 
under any circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach extreme 
temperatures in as little as 10 minutes.

Take extra precautions when working in the sun. Wear sunscreen and 
lightweight, loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous 
activities to early morning or 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.

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