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: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan
Valley (Zone 703), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades
(Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706) and Western Columbia
Basin (Zone 707).
* Winds: West/Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts around 30
to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 14 to 23 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:
Colville Reservation; Okanogan Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov