Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 13 at 3:11AM PDT until August 13 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 3:11am
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
A weather system continues to move through the area Thursday,
bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region.
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.
* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone
101), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700) and
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701).
* Thunderstorms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms through
early Thursday morning.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty outflow winds up to 30 mph.
* 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; Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington; Foothills of Northeast Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov