Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 31 at 2:38PM PDT until August 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 31, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires:
August 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest
Saturday. Very warm dry conditions and gusty winds will
contribute to rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.
* Affected Area: Methow Valley (Zone 704) and Foothills of
Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705).
* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 20 to 27 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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:
Methow Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov