Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued August 6 at 8:48PM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 6, 2026 - 8:48pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
A dry cold front will push toward and through the area Friday and
Saturday, bringing breezy west to southwesterly winds. Winds
will be strongest near the Cascades and Western Columbia Basin.
Wind speeds on Friday and Saturday will be similar, though winds
on Saturday becoming more widespread in the eastern Columbia
Basin. Combined with low afternoon relative humidity values, poor
to fair humidity recoveries at night, hot temperatures and dry
fuels, this will bring the potential for critical fire weather
conditions.
* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702).
* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 11 to 19 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible with any new or ongoing
fires.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Colville Reservation
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov