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Here's why Alaska just issued its 1st heat advisory

Alaska just hit a climate milestone — its first-ever heat advisory

This story was originally published by Grist with the headline Alaska just hit a climate milestone — its first-ever heat advisory on Jun 16, 2025. The disaster struck in early April just as the growing season was showing promise for a normal harvest.

The Washington Post on MSN · 11h

How a Texas meteorologist is getting Alaska to take heat seriously

For the first time, the state known for glaciers, dogsledding and northern lights issued a heat advisory, with Fairbanks pushing the mid-80s.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Here's why Alaska just issued its first heat advisory

The state, which previously issued information about high temperatures using special weather statement, has issued its first heat advisory.

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Alaska issues state’s first-ever heat advisory

To call a heat advisories in Alaska, temperatures must be forecast to reach maximums of at least 75 to 85 degrees depending on location.

Juneau Empire6h

80°F in Juneau will trigger first-ever National Weather Service heat advisories

Juneau’s record-high temperature is 90 degrees, set in 1975, which would not meet the criteria for a heat alert under ...

New York Post2d

National Weather Service issues Alaska’s first ever heat advisory

The National Weather Service’s switch from special ... “And just the opposite, most buildings in Alaska are designed to retain heat for most of the year,” he said. According to Rich Thoman ...

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