Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 31 at 11:53PM PDT until August 1 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 11:53pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest
Saturday. Very warm dry conditions and gusty winds will
contribute to rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.
* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696),
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan
National Recreation Area (Zone 697) and East Washington North
Cascades (Zone 698).
* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30 to
53 percent over the higher terrain. Higher relative humidity
expected near the Cascade crest over the higher terrain.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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:
East Washington Central Cascades; East Portion of North Cascades National Park / Lake Chelan National Recreation Area; East Washington North Cascades
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov