Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 10 at 11:03AM PDT until July 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 11:03am
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
...WARM, DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ACROSS
PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON SATURDAY...
.A weak wave moving into southern British Columbia Saturday will
bring breezy southerly winds and a drying airmass to central
Washington. Winds on the Waterville Plateau and the western
Columbia Basin will shift northwesterly in the evening. Winds
will remain breezy overnight into Sunday with fair to poor
humidity recoveries.
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 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Affected Area: Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Winds will shift northwesterly in the evening hours.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 21 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:
Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: