Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 1:22PM PDT until July 7 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 1:22pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS ACROSS CENTRAL WASHINGTON
TUESDAY THEN CENTRAL AND EASTERN WASHINGTON WEDNESDAY...
. A dry cold front is nearing the WA Coast this afternoon and
will pass through the area Tuesday night into Wednesday. Southerly
winds are increasing across Central WA between Moses Lake and
Oroville. Late Tuesday afternoon and early evening, westerly winds
will increase through the Cascade Gaps around Wenatchee and Chelan.
Winds will remain breezy Tuesday night with fair to poor humidity
recoveries. Gusty west to southwest winds will expand across
Eastern Washington on Wednesday. Temperatures Tuesday will be in
the 90s then upper 80s to low 90s Wednesday.
* Affected Area: Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone
705).
* Winds: Tuesday: South winds 7 to 13 mph becoming west 15 to 20
mph with gusts up to 30 mph. On Wednesday, west to northwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidities: Tuesday: 9 to 15 percent. Wednesday 15 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:
Central Washington Cascade Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: