Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 11:13AM PDT until July 17 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 11:13am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703) and Methow Valley
(Zone 704).
* Winds: For Okanogan Valley (Zone 703) South 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph. For Methow Valley (Zone 704) Southeast 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Winds shifting to the west and
northwest Friday evening 5 to 15 mph.
* Timing: Friday afternoon and evening.
* Relative Humidities: 13 to 19 percent.
* Temperatures: 90 to 96.
* 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:
Okanogan Valley; Methow Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: