Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 23 at 4:35AM PDT until July 24 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 4:35am
Expires:
July 23, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY, FIRE WEATHER
WATCHES FOR WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
A ridge breakdown will first bring a threat for thunderstorms
across portions of central and north-central Washington today and
tonight. Drier weather arrives Friday and Saturday, though winds
will become increasingly gusty with critical fire weather
conditions likely.
* 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 Thursday morning, with a
30% chance Thursday afternoon into Thursday night.
* Lightning: A 5 to 15% chance of lightning Thursday morning,
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: