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: 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: