Washington Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 07/08/2026 11:15

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued July 8 at 11:15AM PDT until July 8 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 8, 2026 - 11:15am
Expires: 
July 8, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* Affected Area: Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 13 to 22 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: 
Foothills of Northeast Washington; Colville Reservation; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA