Red Flag Warning
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2025 3:00 pm
RED FLAG WARNING 8/31 @ 9pm - 9/1 @ 11 AM
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 696, 697, 698, 703, 704, 705, AND 706
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Monday.
Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with light rain amounts.
Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds near thunderstorms.
Impacts: New fire starts are likely with thunderstorms. Gusty outflow winds may lead to fire spread with any new fire starts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 696, 697, 698, 703, 704, 705, AND 706
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Monday.
Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with light rain amounts.
Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds near thunderstorms.
Impacts: New fire starts are likely with thunderstorms. Gusty outflow winds may lead to fire spread with any new fire starts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.