Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 24 at 11:00AM PDT until June 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...WARM, WINDY AND DRY THURSDAY...
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 9 PM PDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan
Valley (Zone 703), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades
(Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia
Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane
Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).
* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 12 to 20 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely 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; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: