WWAK71 PAFG 021504 NPWNSB URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 704 AM AKDT Wed Jul 2 2025 AKZ801-802-806>809-030000- /O.NEW.PAFG.HT.Y.0002.250704T1400Z-250706T0600Z/ Western Arctic Coast-Northwest Arctic Coast-Western Arctic Plains- Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains-Central Arctic Plains- Central Brooks Range- Including the cities of Point Lay, Atigun Pass, Anaktuvuk Pass, Howard Pass, Franklin Bluffs, Galbraith Lake, the Dalton Highway from MP 322 to MP 387, Sagwon, Wainwright, the Dalton Highway from MP 232 to MP 322, Cape Lisburne, Umiat, Point Hope, and Atqasuk 704 AM AKDT Wed Jul 2 2025 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Hot temperatures of 80 to 90 degrees. * WHERE...Central Arctic Plains, Central Brooks Range, Howard Pass and the Delong Mountains, Northwest Arctic Coast, Western Arctic Coast, and Western Arctic Plains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 10 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will cool to 50 to 60 degrees but it will be very hot each afternoon and warmer everyday through Friday. Hot temperatures may continue through this weekend. 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. && $$ BB