Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 14 at 7:52PM PDT until August 15 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 7:52pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH SATURDAY...
.A system moving into the area will combine with a southerly push
of monsoonal moisture, bringing scattered thunderstorms to this
region Saturday afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rain is
possible but lightning remains a concern in an area that has been
dry, especially away from the core of any heavy rain. Additionally,
gusty outflow winds from any thunderstorms may impact new or
existing wildfires.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM
PDT Saturday.
* Affected Area: Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).
* Thunderstorms: Scattered showers and thunderstorms Saturday
afternoon and evening.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty outflow wind gusts up to 40 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:
Lower Palouse / Snake River
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov