Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 19 at 11:38AM PDT until June 20 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...WARM, DRY, AND WINDY ON SATURDAY WITH COLD FRONT PASSAGE...
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 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703).
* Winds: North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 16 to 24 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely 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:
Okanogan Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov