


Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Seattle/Tacoma, WA
Issued by NWS Seattle/Tacoma, WA
691 WWUS86 KSEW 022049 RFWSEW URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Seattle WA 149 PM PDT Tue Sep 2 2025 WAZ658-659-030500- /O.UPG.KSEW.FW.A.0004.250903T1900Z-250904T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KSEW.FW.W.0004.250903T1900Z-250904T0400Z/ West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet- West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet- 149 PM PDT Tue Sep 2 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 658 AND 659... The National Weather Service in Seattle has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for hot, dry and unstable conditions, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 90. * STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected. * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior. In western Washington, significant growth on existing fires takes place under such conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either imminent or occurring now. Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. && $$