Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 31 at 11:53PM PDT until August 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 11:53pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest
Saturday. Very warm dry conditions and gusty winds will
contribute to rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.
* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone
101), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699),
Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700) and
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701).
* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 27 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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; Okanogan Highlands & Kettle Mountains; Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington; Foothills of Northeast Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov