Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 23 at 9:46PM PDT until July 24 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 9:46pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY, RED FLAG WARNING
FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY, AND FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR WIND
AND LOW HUMIDITY SATURDAY...
First, a ridge breakdown will continue to bring a threat for
thunderstorms across portions of North-Central Washington into
late Thursday night. Then, drier and windier weather arrives
Friday and Saturday with critical fire weather conditions likely.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has cancelled the Red
Flag Warning for thunderstorms Thursday evening. However, a Red
Flag Warning remains in effect Friday for wind and low humidity,
and a Fire Weather Watch remains in effect Saturday for wind and
low humidity.
* Affected Area: Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone
705).
* Winds: Friday winds - West/Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. Saturday winds - West/Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph
with gusts around 30 to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 11 to 25 percent.
* Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Friday and 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Central Washington Cascade Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov