Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 16 at 5:31AM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 5:31am
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS
THURSDAY NIGHT...
...GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS OKANOGAN AND METHOW VALLEYS FRIDAY...
.In Central Washington scattered showers and thunderstorms are
tracking through Central WA this morning. This activity is
expected become isolated going into the afternoon. Additional
showers and storms will redevelop overnight. In Eastern
Washington, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop in the
afternoon and track southwest to northeast into Thursday evening.
A few storms could be strong during this time with frequent
lightning and hail. Gusty outflow winds around 60 mph will be
possible with this activity.
* Affected Area: Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).
* Thunderstorms: Isolated to scattered coverage. A mix of wet and
dry thunderstorms with rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an
inch. Locally higher rainfall amounts possible where multiple
storms move over the same area.
* Outflow Winds: Erratic outflow wind gusts up to 60 mph.
* Impacts: New fire starts from lightning. New fires could be
impacted by gusty outflow winds.
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:
Lower Palouse / Snake River
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: