Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 4 at 1:41AM PDT until July 4 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 1:41am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...DRY, WINDY CONDITIONS SATURDAY...
* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan
Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), 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.
* 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; Methow Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: