Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 28 at 1:40PM PDT until July 28 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY TUESDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* Affected Area: Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone
705).
* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 19 to 25 percent.
* Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Tuesday 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:
Central Washington Cascade Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov