Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 8 at 1:57PM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 8, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires:
August 8, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* Affected Area: Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701),
Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington
Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western
Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -
Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone
709).
* Winds: 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 8 to 20 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:
Foothills of Northeast Washington; Methow Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov