Washington Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 07/24/2026 22:45

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued July 24 at 10:45PM PDT until July 25 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 24, 2026 - 10:45pm
Expires: 
July 25, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY SATURDAY FOR MUCH OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST... * Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: Saturday winds - West/Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts around 30 to 45 mph. * Relative Humidities: 11 to 23 percent. * Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Saturday 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: 
Colville Reservation; Okanogan Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Spokane WA