Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
232 PM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY TUESDAY...
.A weather system will move through the area on Tuesday, bringing
breezy westerly to southwesterly winds to this region tomorrow
afternoon and evening. Combined with low relative humidity values,
this will lead to critical fire weather conditions across the
Lower Palouse and Snake River.
WAZ709-181215-
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Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
232 PM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 709...
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.
* Affected Area: Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).
* Winds: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 20 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible with any new or ongoing
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 Fairbanks AK
1236 PM AKDT Mon Aug 17 2026
AKZ936-180300-
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Upper Tanana Valley-
1236 PM AKDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM AKDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Upper Tanana Valley.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid to upper 70s, isolated locations
may hit 80 degrees.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected due to a
a combination of gusty downsloping winds from the south, low
humidity, and unseasonably warm temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will diminish through the evening
and overnight hours. Winds will trend downwards through Monday night
into Tuesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will
occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous
fires. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them, to
the public.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
816 AM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY TUESDAY...
.A weather system will bring breezy westerly winds through the
Cascade gaps Tuesday afternoon and evening. Coupled with low
relative humidity, this will lead to critical fire weather
conditions, especially across the Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon.
ORZ703-180600-
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Warm Springs Reservation-
816 AM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR703...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 703 Warm Springs Reservation.
* TIMING...From noon to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...Northwest 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 Pendleton OR
816 AM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY TUESDAY...
.A weather system will bring breezy westerly winds through the
Cascade gaps Tuesday afternoon and evening. Coupled with low
relative humidity, this will lead to critical fire weather
conditions, especially across the Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon.
ORZ691-701-180600-
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Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon-
Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-
816 AM PDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR691 AND
OR701...
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 10 PM PDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon and 701 Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon.
* TIMING...From noon to 10 PM PDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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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