Although it was a chilly April in Juneau — the fourth rainiest on record — the folks at the National Weather Service are bracing for climate change, even if they are not using that phrase, which has been phased out by the Trump Administration.
Starting June 2, the National Weather Service offices in Fairbanks and Juneau will begin issuing official heat advisories to warn the public about dangerous hot weather. It’s a change from how they’ve handled heat in the past; previously, they used general alerts called Special Weather Statements.
The new heat advisories are aimed at giving clearer warnings when the weather could become a health risk.
Here’s how it will work:
- In the Fairbanks area, advisories will be issued when the forecast calls for: 85°F or higher in certain interior zones and 75°F or higher in other nearby zones.
- In the Juneau area, advisories will be issued when the forecast calls for: 80°F or higher across all zones.
Unlike some other weather alerts, these heat advisories don’t require high temperatures to last for multiple days. If the forecast hits the temperature threshold for a single day, the advisory will be issued.
The change is meant to make it easier for people to recognize and respond to what may feel like sweltering weather to Alaskans, who are less accustomed to high temperatures.
When I was a kid in the 60s in Fairbanks, 80-90 degree weather in the summer was very normal, so I don’t get what the big deal is now. This is all just fueling the “green” scam being perpetrated on us by the Kerry-Gore cabal.
100% agree I grew up there 60s 70s and it was normal and school didn’t close till it was 50 below Now they cry at 20 below
I recall seeing 105 F on a mercury thermometer on the north side of a house in Hamilton Acres; 1969 or 1970. Yeah, it got quite hot there back in those days.
Fairbanks here. Been here since the 1950’s. We had 90’s and even near 100° in the 1960’s, 70’s and even 80’s. I remember in 1975 and 1986, the entire summer were scorchers. Recently though, the summers have been much milder. People who live in the Banks who went through a long cold winter, live for the Arizona-like heat during the summer. The NWS is run by a bunch of political left-wing hacks, most who haven’t been in Alaska that long. Bring on the heat and man-made global warming. We love it!
Agree with you Jesse. Need more heat to grow tomatoes in the garden. I lived through enough 120 degree days in Arizona that I think this is just a make work project to waste tax dollars.
Wisdom.
Old timer’s knowledge beats brainwashed climate scientists EVERY time. Here’s to a very warm summer in 2025……🌄🏝️🌻
Sounds like I’ll have to take a trip north to get my warmth. Lol. I did that in June 2023 it was in mid 80’s at klutina river but by that night it was anchorage weather 49 and drizzle lol.
Uh oh! The sky IS falling said the National Weather Service. LOL
Millions of people live near the equator, an area of Earth that is much hotter than any place in Alaska. They seem to be doing just fine.
If you believe that heat from the Sun is bad for your health, then you are a vampire and deserve to perish anyways.
Why are there so many looneys afraid of the Sun?
And how many more of the Peoples dollars will this BS cost ? How did we ever make it this long without an official warning that it will be 75-85 degrees? I sure hope our new Congressman will take issue with this one !
Climate is always changing. Heat in June means summer is here. 🙄
“The Sky is falling! The sky is falling!! Its a lot more effective in riilingup the public to issue ” warnings , which you can tout when you’re extorting tax money from the citizens,, err, serfs.
Heat Advisories: my Aunt Sally Smith. Nothing but climate change and global warming by another name. The National Weather Service needs to get back to guessing at the next week’s weather and dump this political agenda (organic bovine fertilizer).
Is it the Sally Smith who was Juneau mayor?
George W. Bush girlfriend back in the 70’s?
What Robert said!
This is your all-stupid notice to Alaska.
Brought to you by the same Government & National Weather Service that is for the most part 50% correct with the daily weather-related forecast on every day that ends in the letter Y.
“…50% correct…” ? Since when? I’ll answer: Never.
There is a motivation here. To push the climate change agenda they can now say we’ve had a record number of weather advisories. Stop heating your home and driving your car. BTW, I can’t remember the last time we had an 80 degree day in Juneau, its been years.
More fear porn by the National Weather Service to propagate the world is boiling climate change hoax. Add to it maps of bright red areas showing how “serious” the problem is.
They can’t make money, without putting fear in the sheep to throw many at their “noble” cause.
Pretty sure the people who are planning to issue these warnings were standing around waving signs at University and Geist a little while back….
Heat. Heat. Heat. We love heat in Fairbanks. Heat and sun makes Vitamin D for the body. And lots of CO2. It makes plant grow. Bring it on and let the idiot climate fear-mongers take their propaganda elsewhere.
The climate has been changing since the beginning of time. In school in the 70s we were taught about an ice age. People are so soft anymore 1degree throws them into convulsions.
As a kid growing up in Alaska, we were THRILLED to get warmer-than-usual temps. It was like a vacation in our own woods. Now? The world is going to hell in a handbasket if it gets warm. In summer.
Beware of any proposed carbon tax. You will have to pay the tax, but the elites will fly their private jets to their little summits while laughing at you for paying their way.
Climate changes, as does my underwear.
But, for those who think paying more in taxes will change the weather, let me also inform you that paying more in taxes will also eliminate earth quakes and quell volcanic activity. Just give me your money and I will make sure to submit the virgin sacrifice to the elemental gods on your behalf. Trust me.
Don’t be a fool. Keep your cool.
Does the sacrifice really HAVE to be a virgin??? I wad hoping a Princess would be sufficient
I recall Fairbanks temperatures in the 90s during summer of 1975, when my wife was pregnant with our daughter. No AC anywhere back then in FBX. And the winters were colder too, I think minus 62 was the coldest official temp back then.
Ya be sure to avoid pregnant women when it gets over 80.
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