Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 6:55AM PDT until July 17 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 6:55am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY 703,704,705 FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND
EVENING...
.Additional showers and storms will track through Northern
Washington and North Idaho this morning with a decreasing trend
from south to north. Dry and breezy conditions will develop in
portions of central Washington Friday afternoon. A sharp wind
shift from south to west will impact the Waterville Plateau
Friday evening.
* Affected Area: Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Winds: Breezy south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
in the afternoon. Winds shifting to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 35 mph in the evening.
* Timing: Friday afternoon and evening.
* Relative Humidities: 12 to 18 percent.
* Temperatures: 90 to 93.
* Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Friday afternoon may lead
to rapid fire spread 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: