Red Flag Warning issued August 7 at 5:09AM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Issue date: 2026-08-07T12:09+00:00
...BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY TODAY AND SATURDAY THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS AND INTO THE COLUMBIA BASIN... .Breezy westerly winds through the Cascade gaps will likely (80% chance) overlap with low relative humidity and generate Red Flag conditions this afternoon through Saturday. Poor to fair overnight RH recovery is anticipated Friday night. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph, with the strongest winds on Saturday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent, with the lowest humidities today. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Red Flag Warning issued August 6 at 8:48PM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Issue date: 2026-08-07T03:48+00:00
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 becoming more widespread in the eastern Columbia Basin. Combined with low afternoon relative humidity values, poor to fair humidity recoveries at night, hot temperatures and dry fuels, this will bring the potential for critical fire weather conditions. * 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), Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), 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: Southwest to west 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 20 percent in the valleys and 20 to 30 percent over the higher terrain. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible with any new or ongoing fires.
Fire Weather Watch issued August 6 at 8:48PM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Issue date: 2026-08-07T03:48+00:00
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 becoming more widespread in the eastern Columbia Basin. Combined with low afternoon relative humidity values, poor to fair humidity recoveries at night, hot temperatures and dry fuels, this will bring the potential for critical fire weather conditions. * Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702). * Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Relative Humidities: 11 to 19 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible with any new or ongoing fires.
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 11:19AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Issue date: 2026-08-05T18:33+00:00
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Very Unhealthy levels. When air quality is Very Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Stay inside and filter indoor air to keep it cleaner. Go elsewhere for cleaner air, if needed.
