Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 25 at 10:56AM PDT until July 25 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 10:56am
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY SATURDAY
FOR MUCH OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST...
* 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 26 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