Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:45 PM ET, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska is at WATCH (32/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Tatlanika fire 44.4 mi away (38,421 acres, 15% contained).
Updated Aug 29, 02:45 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
32 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Tatlanika fire 44.4 mi away (38,421 acres, 15% contained)
- ▸ 1 active NWS alert
- ▸ 0.1% of AK customers without power
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | 1 active — Special Weather Statement |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Tatlanika 44.4 mi · Shorty 48.1 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M3.9 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Lower 48 at 80% of 7-day peak · 0.1% of Alaska customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Alaska |
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