Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 15 at 12:28PM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 12:28pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
...WARM, DRY, AND WINDY ON TUESDAY WITH COLD FRONT PASSAGE...
* Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone
704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705),
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia Basin (Zone
707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone
708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).
* Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, locally up to
50 MPH.
* Relative Humidities: 12 to 23 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely 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; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov