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 The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.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: Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707).
* Winds: Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 21 percent.
* Impacts: Strong winds and low humidity Saturday may lead to very
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:
Western Columbia Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov