Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 3 at 10:27AM PDT until July 4 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 10:27am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
...DRY, WINDY CONDITIONS SATURDAY...
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.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) and Western Columbia
Basin (Zone 707).
* Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Winds in zones
703 and 704 will shift northwesterly Saturday evening.
* Relative Humidities: 13 to 23 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: