1st ever heat advisory in Alaska
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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.
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.