Alert archive / Washington / Red Flag Warnings in 2021
Red Flag Warning 11, NWS Spokane, WA
NWS Spokane, WA issued this red flag warning at Aug 4, 2021, 1:53 PM PDT. It took effect at Aug 5, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Aug 4, 2021, 1:53 PM PDT (20:53 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 5, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Aug 5, 2021, 9:02 PM PDT
- In force
- 10 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Spokane, WA
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339 WWUS86 KOTX 042053 RFWOTX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 153 PM PDT Wed Aug 4 2021 ...Thunderstorms on Thursday... Scattered showers and thunderstorms with little precipitation could produce scattered lightning and generate gusty outflow boundaries Thursday afternoon and evening across the Northern Columbia Basin, East Washington Palouse, and Spokane Area. WAZ673-674-060000- /O.UPG.KOTX.FW.A.0006.210805T1800Z-210806T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0011.210805T1800Z-210806T0600Z/ East Washington Northern Columbia Basin (Zone 673)- East Washington Palouse and Spokane Area (Zone 674)- 153 PM PDT Wed Aug 4 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR EAST WASHINGTON NORTH COLUMBIA BASIN AND THE PALOUSE AND SPOKANE AREA... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. This replaces the Fire Weather Watch which is no longer in effect. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 673 East Washington Northern Columbia Basin (Zone 673) and Fire Weather Zone 674 East Washington Palouse and Spokane Area (Zone 674). * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning and little precipitation. * Outflow Winds: Winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph possible. * Impacts: Hot and dry conditions preceding the thunderstorms will result in elevated fire conditions. The addition of scattered thunderstorms with lightning and very little precipitation may lead to increased fire starts and fire spreads. 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. && $$
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645 WWUS86 KOTX 051037 RFWOTX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 337 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...BREEZY WINDS AND THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... Scattered showers and thunderstorms with little precipitation could produce scattered lightning and generate gusty outflow winds this afternoon and evening across the portions of the Columbia Basin, Washington Palouse, and Spokane Area. In addition...breezy to windy conditions coupled with low relative humidities will lead to fire weather concerns for the central WA Cascade gaps. WAZ676-677-060000- /O.EXB.KOTX.FW.W.0011.210805T2000Z-210806T0500Z/ East Washington South Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 676)- East Washington Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 677)- 337 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WINDS AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADE VALLEYS... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 676 East Washington South Central Cascade Valleys and Fire Weather Zone 677 East Washington Central Cascade Valleys. * Winds: Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. In the Kittitas Valley northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidities: 9 to 19 percent in the valleys and 15 to 25 percent over the higher terrain. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or existing fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ WAZ673-674-060000- /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0011.210805T1800Z-210806T0600Z/ East Washington Northern Columbia Basin (Zone 673)- East Washington Palouse and Spokane Area (Zone 674)- 337 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR THE COLUMBIA BASIN PALOUSE AND SPOKANE AREA... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 673 East Washington Northern Columbia Basin and Fire Weather Zone 674 East Washington Palouse and Spokane Area. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning and little precipitation. * Outflow Winds: Winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph possible. * Impacts: Hot and dry conditions preceding the thunderstorms will result in elevated fire conditions. The addition of scattered thunderstorms with lightning and very little precipitation may lead to increased fire starts and fire spreads. 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. && $$
361 WWUS86 KOTX 051254 RFWOTX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 554 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...BREEZY WINDS AND THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... Scattered showers and thunderstorms with little precipitation could produce scattered lightning and generate gusty outflow winds this afternoon and evening across the portions of the Columbia Basin, Washington Palouse, and Spokane Area. In addition...breezy to windy conditions coupled with low relative humidities will lead to fire weather concerns for the central WA Cascade gaps and over a portion of the Okanogan Valley. WAZ684-052100- /O.EXA.KOTX.FW.W.0011.210805T2000Z-210806T0500Z/ East Washington Okanogan/Methow Valleys (Zone 684)- 554 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES FOR THE OKANOGAN VALLEY SOUTH OF OMAK|... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity values, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PDT this evening. * Affected Area: Portions of Fire Weather Zone 684 East Washington Okanogan/Methow Valleys (Zone 684) mainly for the existing fires around and southwest of Nespelem. * Winds: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Relative Humidities: 12 to 18 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or existing fires. * Timing: The winds are expected to begin increasing later this afternoon combined with low relative humidity values. Winds should remain breezy through the night, however relative humidity values will increase steadily. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ WAZ673-674-052100- /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0011.210805T1800Z-210806T0600Z/ East Washington Northern Columbia Basin (Zone 673)- East Washington Palouse and Spokane Area (Zone 674)- 554 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR THE COLUMBIA BASIN PALOUSE AND SPOKANE AREA... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 673 East Washington Northern Columbia Basin (Zone 673) and Fire Weather Zone 674 East Washington Palouse and Spokane Area (Zone 674). * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning and little precipitation. * Outflow Winds: Winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph possible. * Impacts: Hot and dry conditions preceding the thunderstorms will result in elevated fire conditions. The addition of scattered thunderstorms with lightning and very little precipitation may lead to increased fire starts and fire spreads. 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. && $$ WAZ676-677-052100- /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0011.210805T2000Z-210806T0500Z/ East Washington South Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 676)- East Washington Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 677)- 554 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WINDS AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADE VALLEYS... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 676 East Washington South Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 676) and Fire Weather Zone 677 East Washington Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 677). * Winds: Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidities: 9 to 19 percent in the valleys and 19 to 28 percent over the higher terrain. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or existing fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
126 WWUS86 KOTX 051658 RFWOTX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 958 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...BREEZY WINDS AND THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... Scattered showers and thunderstorms with little precipitation could produce scattered lightning and generate gusty outflow winds this afternoon and evening across the portions of the Columbia Basin, Washington Palouse, and Spokane Area. In addition...breezy to windy conditions coupled with low relative humidities will lead to fire weather concerns for the central WA Cascade gaps and over a portion of the Okanogan Valley. WAZ673-674-060600- /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0011.210805T1800Z-210806T0600Z/ East Washington Northern Columbia Basin (Zone 673)- East Washington Palouse and Spokane Area (Zone 674)- 958 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR THE COLUMBIA BASIN PALOUSE AND SPOKANE AREA... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 673 East Washington Northern Columbia Basin (Zone 673) and Fire Weather Zone 674 East Washington Palouse and Spokane Area (Zone 674). * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with lightning and little precipitation. * Outflow Winds: Winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 45 mph possible. * Impacts: Hot and dry conditions preceding the thunderstorms will result in elevated fire conditions. The addition of scattered thunderstorms with lightning and very little precipitation may lead to increased fire starts and fire spreads. 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. && $$ WAZ676-677-060500- /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0011.210805T2000Z-210806T0500Z/ East Washington South Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 676)- East Washington Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 677)- 958 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WINDS AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADE VALLEYS... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 676 East Washington South Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 676) and Fire Weather Zone 677 East Washington Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 677). * Winds: Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidities: 9 to 19 percent in the valleys and 19 to 28 percent over the higher terrain. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or existing fires. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ WAZ684-060500- /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0011.210805T2000Z-210806T0500Z/ East Washington Okanogan/Methow Valleys (Zone 684)- 958 AM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES FOR THE OKANOGAN VALLEY SOUTH OF OMAK|... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 684 East Washington Okanogan/Methow Valleys (Zone 684). * Winds: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Relative Humidities: 12 to 18 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or existing fires. * Timing: The winds are expected to begin increasing later this afternoon combined with low relative humidity values. Winds should remain breezy through the night, however relative humidity values will increase steadily. 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. && $$
813 WWUS86 KOTX 060402 RFWOTX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Spokane WA 902 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 WAZ676-677-684-060515- /O.CAN.KOTX.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210806T0500Z/ East Washington South Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 676)- East Washington Central Cascade Valleys (Zone 677)- East Washington Okanogan/Methow Valleys (Zone 684)- 902 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 674, 676, AND 677... The National Weather Service in Spokane has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Breezy winds will continue this evening in the lee of the Cascades but relative humidity is expected to remain above critical thresholds. $$ WAZ673-674-060515- /O.CAN.KOTX.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-210806T0600Z/ East Washington Northern Columbia Basin (Zone 673)- East Washington Palouse and Spokane Area (Zone 674)- 902 PM PDT Thu Aug 5 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 673 AND 674... The National Weather Service in Spokane has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. A few thunderstorms are still possible tonight but the threat for scattered coverage of thunderstorms with little precipitation has ended. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Spokane, WA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 6:13 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | OTX | Douglas | 62 min |
| Aug 3, 6:17 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | OTX | 73 min | |
| Aug 3, 6:58 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | OTX | Douglas | 62 min |
| Aug 3, 8:12 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | OTX | Okanogan | 78 min |
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