Idaho, Washington Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 07/24/2026 08:27

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued July 24 at 8:27AM PDT until July 25 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 8:27am
Expires: 
July 24, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY SATURDAY FOR MUCH OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101), Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: West/Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Highest wind speeds on the West Plains, Eastern Columbia Basin, and foothills of the Blue Mountains. * Relative Humidities: 14 to 25 percent. * Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Saturday may lead to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.
Instruction: 
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description: 
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle; Foothills of Northeast Washington; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov