Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 22 at 2:12PM PDT until July 24 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY, FIRE WEATHER
WATCHES FOR WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
A ridge breakdown pattern will first bring an elevated threat for
mountain thunderstorms across portions of central and north-
central Washington tonight into Thursday night. Drier weather
arrives Friday and Saturday, though winds will become increasingly
gusty with critical fire weather conditions likely.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 2 AM
Thursday to 2 AM PDT Friday.
* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696),
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan
National Recreation Area (Zone 697) and East Washington North
Cascades (Zone 698).
* Winds: Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph Thursday.
* Timing: A 5 to 15% chance of lightning overnight Wednesday
night, with a 30% chance Thursday afternoon into Thursday night.
* Lightning: A 10 to 15% chance of lightning overnight Wednesday
night, with a 30% chance Thursday afternoon into Thursday night.
* Impacts: New fire starts from lightning Thursday. New and
existing 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:
East Washington Central Cascades; East Portion of North Cascades National Park / Lake Chelan National Recreation Area; East Washington North Cascades
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender: