Washington Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 07/16/2026 05:31

...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: Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701) and Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708). * Thunderstorms: Isolated coverage in the late morning and early afternoon becoming isolated to scattered in the late afternoon and evening. A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms. Locally higher rainfall amounts with stronger thunderstorms in the late afternoon and early evening. * Outflow Winds: Erratic outflow wind gusts up to 60 mph in the late afternoon and evening. * Impacts: New fire starts from lightning. New fires could be impacted by gusty outflow winds.