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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Fairbanks AK

221 PM AKDT Wed Aug 12 2026



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Lower Kobuk Valley-

Including the cities of Selawik, Noorvik, and Kiana

221 PM AKDT Wed Aug 12 2026



...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Hot temperatures as high as 75 degrees.



* WHERE...Lower Kobuk Valley.



* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.



* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot

  temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.



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.



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