Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 11 at 11:02AM PDT until August 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 11:02am
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
A weather system will move through the area on Wednesday, bringing
scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region. These
thunderstorms will mainly be focused along the eastern slopes of
the Cascades and along the International Border. Lightning strikes
will have the potential to start new wildfires, and gusty and
erratic outflow winds could cause dangerous conditions around new
and existing wildfires.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM
PDT Wednesday.
* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone
101), East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), East
Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades
(Zone 698), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone
699), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700),
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Colville
Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow
Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades
(Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Thunderstorms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be
possible late morning through late evening Wednesday.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph will
be possible.
* Impacts: Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new
fires, and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause
dangerous conditions around new and existing wildfires.
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:
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle; East Washington Central Cascades; East Portion of North Cascades National Park / Lake Chelan National Recreation Area; East Washington North Cascades; Okanogan Highlands & Kettle Mountains; Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington; Foothills of Northeast Washington; Colville Reservation; Okanogan Valley; Methow Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov