WWA Summary for Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
550 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE KITTITAS VALLEY LOWER
COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON MONDAY...

.Persistent dry and hot conditions will continue across the
region through Monday. Widespread breezy to windy conditions
through the Cascade Gaps and the lower Columbia Gorge and
persistent dry conditions have led to the potential for red flag
conditions.

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/O.UPG.KPDT.FW.A.0004.000000T0000Z-250715T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0007.250714T0050Z-250715T0600Z/
Kittitas Valley-Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
550 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT through MONDAY evening for wind AND
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES WA690 AND WA691...

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 691
  Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.

* TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
  quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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.

&&

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...HOT, DRY, WINDY SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.Hot and dry conditions will be in place today. Westerly winds
will increase from the East Slopes and into the Western Columbia
Basin through the evening. On Monday winds will shift out of the
north to northwest as a cold front passes. The Okanogan Valley
will be especially windy with gusts of 45-60 MPH.

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/O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0009.250714T2000Z-250715T0600Z/
Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 708 AND
709...

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Affected Area: Eastern Columbia Basin  -Palouse  -Spokane Area
  (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse  -Snake River (Zone 709).

* Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected with any new or existing
  fires.

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.

&&

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...HOT, DRY, WINDY SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.Hot and dry conditions will be in place today. Westerly winds
will increase from the East Slopes and into the Western Columbia
Basin through the evening. On Monday winds will shift out of the
north to northwest as a cold front passes. The Okanogan Valley
will be especially windy with gusts of 45-60 MPH.

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/O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0009.250714T2000Z-250715T0600Z/
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707)-
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 699, 702,
AND 707...

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Affected Area: Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone
  699), Colville Reservation (Zone 702) and Western Columbia
  Basin (Zone 707).

* Winds: Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Brief
  wind gusts up to 50 mph possible.

* Relative Humidities: 20 to 35 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread possible with any new or existing
  fires.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...HOT, DRY, WINDY SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.Hot and dry conditions will be in place today. Westerly winds
will increase from the East Slopes and into the Western Columbia
Basin through the evening. On Monday winds will shift out of the
north to northwest as a cold front passes. The Okanogan Valley
will be especially windy with gusts of 45-60 MPH.

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East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 696...

* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696).

* Winds: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 18 to 25 percent in eastern half of zone
  696 including lower river valleys around Leavenworth, Ardenvoir,
  and lower Lake Chelan increasing to 30-40% closer to the crest.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or existing
  fires.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...HOT, DRY, WINDY SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.Hot and dry conditions will be in place today. Westerly winds
will increase from the East Slopes and into the Western Columbia
Basin through the evening. On Monday winds will shift out of the
north to northwest as a cold front passes. The Okanogan Valley
will be especially windy with gusts of 45-60 MPH.

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/O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0009.250714T2000Z-250715T0600Z/
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250714T0400Z/
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 704,
705, AND 706...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 704, 705,
AND 706...

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Affected Area: Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central
  Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone
  706).

* Winds: Sunday: Northwest 10 to 20 MPH with gusts up to 30 MPH.
  Monday: Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 MPH.
  Localized gusts up to 55 mph on the Waterville Plateau.

* Relative Humidities: 14 to 23 percent Sunday and 17 to 25
  percent Monday.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any or existing fires.

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.

&&

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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...HOT, DRY, WINDY SUNDAY AND MONDAY...

.Hot and dry conditions will be in place today. Westerly winds
will increase from the East Slopes and into the Western Columbia
Basin through the evening. On Monday winds will shift out of the
north to northwest as a cold front passes. The Okanogan Valley
will be especially windy with gusts of 45-60 MPH.

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/O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0009.250714T2000Z-250715T0600Z/
Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
240 PM PDT Sun Jul 13 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 703...

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703).

* Winds: North 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 MPH. Brief localized gusts
  up to 60 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 17 to 28 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread will occur with any new or existing
  fires.

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.

&&

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