Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 8 at 2:21AM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 2:21am
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
A dry cold front will push through the area Saturday, bringing
breezy west to southwesterly winds. Winds will be strongest near
the Cascades and Western Columbia Basin Saturday evening. Combined
with low afternoon relative humidity values, poor to fair
humidity recoveries Saturday morning, hot temperatures, and very
dry fuels, critical fire weather conditions are expected.
* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702).
* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 10 to 22 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov