Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 7 at 11:40AM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 3:00am
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 will be more widespread, expanding into the eastern
Columbia Basin. Combined with low afternoon relative humidity
values, poor to fair humidity recoveries at night, hot
temperatures, and dry fuels, the winds will bring critical fire
weather conditions.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702).
* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 10 to 18 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible 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:
Colville Reservation
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov