1st ever heat advisory in Alaska
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Alaska has been issued its first ever heat advisory by the National Weather Service (NWS) as an unusual surge of high temperatures grips parts of the state. This weekend, parts of The Lost Frontier State—including areas around Fairbanks—are expected to climb into the mid-80s, with some locations potentially nearing 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
As Alaska warms nearly twice as fast as the Lower 48 states, two of its National Weather Service (NWS) offices are stepping up their messaging.
Excessive Heat Watch for the Kittitas and Yakima Valleys and the Columbia River Gorge from Sunday night to 9 PM Tuesday... Temps could climb up to 105° with additional areas seeing triple digits Sunday through Tuesday Wear lightweight,
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory Friday that will be in effect from Sunday morning through Monday night.