2 products issued by NWS for: Wenatchee WA
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 105 PM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026 A weather system will move through the area on Wednesday into early Thursday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms to the region. These thunderstorms will mainly be focused along the East Slopes of the Cascades and northern mountains. Lightning strikes will have the potential to start new wildfires, and gusty and erratic outflow winds could cause dangerous conditions around new and existing wildfires. WAZ696>698-703>706-130600- /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260813T0600Z/ 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)- Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)- 105 PM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 696, 697, 698, 703, 704, 705, AND 706... * 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 showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday 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. 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. && $$
Air Quality Alert
WAC001-003-007-017-019-023-025-043-047-051-063-065-075-131900- Adams-Asotin-Chelan-Douglas-Ferry-Garfield-Grant-Lincoln-Okanogan- Pend Oreille-Spokane-Stevens-Whitman- Including the cities of Othello, Ritzville, Washtucna, Clarkston, Asotin, Anatone, Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Cashmere, Entiat, Chelan, Manson, Plain, East Wenatchee, Bridgeport, Waterville, Douglas, Republic, Inchelium, Keller, Curlew, Danville, Laurier, Pomeroy, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Quincy, Mattawa, Royal City, Coulee City, Davenport, Odessa, Wilbur, Reardan, Sprague, Omak, Okanogan, Tonasket, Brewster, Oroville, Mazama, Winthrop, Methow, Twisp, Conconully, Newport, Metaline Falls, Ione, Cusick, Diamond Lake, Spokane, Airway Heights, Medical Lake, Cheney, Rockford, Liberty Lake, Deer Park, Colville, Chewelah, Kettle Falls, Springdale, Northport, Pullman, Colfax, Oakesdale, Rosalia, La Crosse, and Uniontown 1200 PM PDT Wed Aug 12 2026 An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes Environmental Protection Agency Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman Counties until further notice due to current and expected smoke from regional fires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy levels for areas directly downwind from active wildfires. Other areas may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or worse. While occasional clearing is possible during periods of stronger winds, smoke production continues to be significant from regional fires. Be sure to check air monitors in your area before outdoor activities. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. $$