Red Flag Warning 16, NWS Spokane, WA

886 
WWUS86 KOTX 312103
RFWOTX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
203 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest Saturday.
Very warm dry conditions and gusty winds will contribute to rapid
fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.

WAZ696>698-010700-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0300Z/
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)-
203 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 696, 697, AND 698...

* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), 
  East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan 
  National Recreation Area (Zone 697) and East Washington North 
  Cascades (Zone 698).

* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30 to
  53 percent over the higher terrain. Higher relative humidity
  expected near the Cascade crest over the higher terrain.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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.

&&

$$

WAZ704-705-010700-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0600Z/
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
203 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 704 AND 705...

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

* Winds: West 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 20 to 27 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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.

&&

$$

WAZ702-703-706>709-010700-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0600Z/
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707)-
Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
203 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 702, 703, 706, 707, 708, AND 709...

...PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION (PDS) RED FLAG IN EFFECT 2 PM
UNTIL 8 PM SATURDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OKANOGAN VALLEY 
(ZONE 703) - COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702) - WATERVILLE PLATEAU 
(ZONE 706) - WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707) - EASTERN COLUMBIA 
BASIN (ZONE 708) AND LOWER PALOUSE AND SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709). 
WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH COMBINED WITH HUMIDITY LEVELS OF 15 TO 
20 PERCENT WILL CREATE EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS...

* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley
  (Zone 703), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia
  Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane 
  Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 20 percent.

* Impacts: Ongoing fires or new fire ignitions will be favorable 
  for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, which 
  would threaten life and property.

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. PDS Red Flag conditions are
extremely rare due to a combination of high winds and very dry
fuels. New fires will grow rapidly and out of control. Residents
should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. Have
multiple ways to receive instructions from emergency managers,
and evacuate if ordered to or if a fire threatens.

&&

$$

IDZ101-WAZ699>701-010700-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0600Z/
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700)-
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701)-
203 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 101, 699, 700, AND 701...

* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 
  101), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), 
  Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700) and 
  Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701).

* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 27 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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.

&&

$$

778 
WWUS86 KOTX 312138
RFWOTX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
238 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest
Saturday. Very warm dry conditions and gusty winds will
contribute to rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.

WAZ696>698-010700-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0300Z/
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)-
238 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 696, 697, AND 698...

* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), 
  East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan 
  National Recreation Area (Zone 697) and East Washington North 
  Cascades (Zone 698).

* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30 to
  53 percent over the higher terrain. Higher relative humidity
  expected near the Cascade crest over the higher terrain.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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.

&&

$$

WAZ704-705-010700-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0600Z/
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
238 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 704 AND 705...

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

* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 20 to 27 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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.

&&

$$

WAZ702-703-706>709-010700-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0600Z/
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707)-
Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
238 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 702, 703, 706, 707, 708, AND 709...

...PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION (PDS) RED FLAG IN EFFECT 2 PM
UNTIL 8 PM SATURDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OKANOGAN VALLEY 
(ZONE 703) - COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702) - WATERVILLE PLATEAU 
(ZONE 706) - WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707) - EASTERN COLUMBIA 
BASIN - PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708) AND LOWER PALOUSE -
SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709). WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH COMBINED WITH 
HUMIDITY LEVELS OF 15 TO 20 PERCENT WILL CREATE EXTREME FIRE 
WEATHER CONDITIONS...

* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley
  (Zone 703), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia
  Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane 
  Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709).

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 20 percent.

* Impacts: Ongoing fires or new fire ignitions will be favorable 
  for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, which 
  would threaten life and property.

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. PDS Red Flag conditions are
extremely rare due to a combination of high winds and very dry
fuels. New fires will grow rapidly and out of control. Residents
should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. Have
multiple ways to receive instructions from emergency managers,
and evacuate if ordered to or if a fire threatens.

&&

$$

IDZ101-WAZ699>701-010700-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0600Z/
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700)-
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701)-
238 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 101, 699, 700, AND 701...

* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 
  101), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), 
  Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700) and 
  Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701).

* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 27 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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.

&&

$$

959 
WWUS86 KOTX 010653
RFWOTX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1153 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest
Saturday. Very warm dry conditions and gusty winds will
contribute to rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.

WAZ696>698-020300-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0300Z/
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)-
1153 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 696, 697, AND 698...

* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), 
  East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan 
  National Recreation Area (Zone 697) and East Washington North 
  Cascades (Zone 698).

* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30 to
  53 percent over the higher terrain. Higher relative humidity
  expected near the Cascade crest over the higher terrain.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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.

&&

$$

WAZ704-705-020300-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0600Z/
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
1153 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 704 AND 705...

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

* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 20 to 27 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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.

&&

$$

WAZ702-703-706>709-020300-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0600Z/
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707)-
Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
1153 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 702, 703, 706, 707, 708, AND 709...

...PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION (PDS) RED FLAG IN EFFECT 2 PM
UNTIL 8 PM SATURDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OKANOGAN VALLEY 
(ZONE 703) - COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702) - WATERVILLE PLATEAU 
(ZONE 706) - WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707) - EASTERN COLUMBIA 
BASIN - PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708) AND LOWER PALOUSE -
SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709). WIND GUSTS OF 40 TO 50 MPH COMBINED WITH 
HUMIDITY LEVELS OF 15 TO 20 PERCENT WILL CREATE EXTREME FIRE 
WEATHER CONDITIONS...

* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley
  (Zone 703), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia
  Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane 
  Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709).

* Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 20 percent.

* Impacts: Ongoing fires or new fire ignitions will be favorable 
  for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, which 
  would threaten life and property.

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. PDS Red Flag conditions are
extremely rare due to a combination of high winds and very dry
fuels. New fires will grow rapidly and out of control. Residents
should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. Have
multiple ways to receive instructions from emergency managers,
and evacuate if ordered to or if a fire threatens.

&&

$$

IDZ101-WAZ699>701-020300-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.260801T1800Z-260802T0600Z/
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700)-
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701)-
1153 PM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 101, 699, 700, AND 701...

* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 
  101), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), 
  Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700) and 
  Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701).

* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 27 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected 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.

&&

$$

487 
WWUS86 KOTX 020245
RFWOTX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
745 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest
Saturday. Very warm dry conditions and gusty winds will
contribute to rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.

WAZ697-698-020345-
/O.CAN.KOTX.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260802T0300Z/
East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
Recreation Area (Zone 697)-
East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698)-
745 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IS WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM FOR WIND AND LOW 
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 697, AND 698...

The Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 8 PM as relative
humidity values have increased above critical thresholds.


$$

WAZ696-020600-
/O.EXT.KOTX.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260802T0600Z/
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
745 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 696...

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

* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 39 to 60 percent.

* Impacts: Strong winds and dry fuels will continue to result in 
           rapid fire spread of any new or 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.

&&

$$

WAZ704-705-020600-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260802T0600Z/
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
745 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
704 AND 705...

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

* Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 20 to 40 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.

&&

$$

WAZ702-703-706>709-020600-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260802T0600Z/
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707)-
Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
745 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
702, 703, 706, 707, 708, AND 709...

...PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION (PDS) RED FLAG IN EFFECT 
UNTIL 8 PM SATURDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE
703) - COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702) - WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE
706) - WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707) - EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN
- PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708) AND LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE
RIVER (ZONE 709). WIND GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH COMBINED WITH LOW
HUMIDITY WILL CREATE EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS...

* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan 
  Valley (Zone 703), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western 
  Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin  -Palouse  -
  Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse  -Snake River (Zone 
  709).

* Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 20 to 35 percent.

* Impacts: Ongoing fires or new fire ignitions will be favorable 
  for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, which 
  would threaten life and property.

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. PDS Red Flag conditions are
extremely rare due to a combination of high winds and very dry
fuels. New fires will grow rapidly and out of control. Residents
should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. Have
multiple ways to receive instructions from emergency managers,
and evacuate if ordered to or if a fire threatens.

&&

$$

IDZ101-WAZ699>701-020600-
/O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260802T0600Z/
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700)-
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701)-
745 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
101, 699, 700, AND 701...

* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 
  101), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), 
  Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700) and 
  Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701).

* Winds: Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 20 to 35 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread with any new or 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.

&&

$$

032 
WWUS86 KOTX 020541
RFWOTX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
1041 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

WAZ696-020645-
/O.EXP.KOTX.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260802T0600Z/
East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696)-
1041 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 696...

Decreasing winds and increasing relative humidity tonight will
allow for the Red Flag Warning to expire at 11 PM PDT this
evening. 

$$

WAZ704-705-020645-
/O.EXP.KOTX.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260802T0600Z/
Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705)-
1041 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 704 AND
705...

Decreasing winds and increasing relative humidity tonight will
allow for the Red Flag Warning to expire at 11 PM PDT this
evening.

$$

WAZ702-703-706>709-020645-
/O.EXP.KOTX.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260802T0600Z/
Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707)-
Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708)-
Lower Palouse - Snake River (Zone 709)-
1041 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 702, 703,
706, 707, 708, AND 709...

Decreasing winds and increasing relative humidity tonight will
allow for the Red Flag Warning to expire at 11 PM PDT this
evening.

$$

IDZ101-WAZ699>701-020645-
/O.EXP.KOTX.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260802T0600Z/
Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101)-
Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700)-
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701)-
1041 PM PDT Sat Aug 1 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 101, 699,
700, AND 701...

Decreasing winds and increasing relative humidity tonight will
allow for the Red Flag Warning to expire at 11 PM PDT this
evening.

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Spokane WA
400 AM PDT Fri Jul 31 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Hot, dry conditions for Friday push temperatures into the upper
80s to mid 90s.

- Widespread critical to localized extreme fire weather conditions
on Saturday.

- Elevated fire weather conditions on Sunday.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...
An upper-level ridge over the Inland Northwest on Friday, boosts
highs back into the upper 80s to mid 90s. A robust cold front on
Saturday will drive strong surface winds and bring low humidity
across the region, creating widespread critical to localized extreme
fire weather conditions. Temperatures cool by 8-12 degrees on
Sunday, though lingering breezy winds will keep fire weather
conditions elevated. Warm, dry conditions return for start of next
week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
     Strong winds and dry conditions leading to potential Critical
Fire Weather...

Today: A broad ridge is stretching across the Pacific Northwest with
the apex centered over Western MT. It will continue to  promote the
dry, warm pattern that has been in the Inland Northwest since
Wednesday. 850mb max temperatures range from 22-24C on Friday. It
will keep temperatures in the upper 80 to 90s for most. Lewiston has
around a 50% probability of reaching triple digits. Areas being
impacted by wildfire smoke could have a few degrees shaved off the
forecast high. HeatRisk remains minor to moderate across the region.
Afternoon winds will increase with weak afternoon thermal lows will
bring brief increases to winds with gusts reaching into the teens.
Overnight lows will be in the 60s.

Saturday: It continues to be main focus for the upcoming weekend.
There is high confidence for the winds on Saturday. Ensembles
continue to swing a strong +120kt upper level jet across WA as a Low
swings into the Lower BC. Any chance of precip across the region
will limited to the Cascade Crest. The Low will push a strong dry
cold front through the Inland Northwest with 850mb-500mb winds
ranging from 30-60kts. The winds will mix down to the surface as the
front passes. Westerly winds will begin to increase in the late
morning and continue into the evening. Timing for the strongest
winds will be in the afternoon to early evening hours. Ensembles
have been very consistent with speeds and timing. For speeds,
sustained winds will be in the 20 to low 30 mph range. Weaker winds
in the teens will be over the Lower Idaho Panhandle. For gusts, a
range of 30 to low 40s for most. The Lower Idaho Panhandle will have
gusts into the 20s. Outside of the Lower Idaho Panhandle,
probability of wind gusts greater than 35 mph is at least 60
percent. Southeast Washington, Lewiston, and Western Columbia Basin
including Waterville Plateau down to Wenatchee has 20-40 percent
probability for greater than 50 mph gusts. Outside of fire weather
concerns, impacts include blowing dust and minor tree and property
damage. It will be something to keep an eye on for the next model
runs. Highs for the day will be in the slightly cooler with a range
of upper 70s to low 90s. Overnight lows will be in the 40s to 50s.

Sunday: While temperatures will be a lot cooler, winds will continue
to be breezy. The region will see winds sustained in the teens with
gusts into the 20s continuing to impact ongoing and new fires in the
area. Winds will shift to out of the north and funnel down the
Okanogan across the Waterville Plateau bringing locally higher
speeds with gusts into the 30s. Highs will be in the 70s to mid 80s.
Overnight lows will be in the 40s to mid 50s.

Monday through Wednesday: A flat ridge will fill in behinds the
exiting Low. Temperatures will rebound back into the 80s to low 90s.
Winds will continue the diurnal trend of breezy afternoons and calm
overnights. The warm, dry pattern will continue with no chances of
beneficial precip for the start of August. Overnight lows will be in
the 50s. /JDC

&&

.AVIATION...
12Z TAFS: Mainly VFR through the 12z TAF cycle with generally
light and diurnally driven winds across the region. Regional
wildfire smoke will remain present and may occasionally mix down
to the surface, particularly between 18z and 03z. A cluster of
larger fires across north-central Washington may result in
visibilities 3-6SM between Methow Valley (KS52) to KOMK and
Colville (K63S). Elsewhere, visibilities may periodically dip
to 5-7SM, particularly at KPUW/KLWS and KMWH.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND/OR ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: High confidence
in light wind speeds and diurnally driven wind shifts. Moderate
to high confidence in VFR visibilities prevailing at the TAF
sites.

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Confidence descriptors:

Low - Less than a 30 percent chance
Moderate - 30 to 70 percent chance
High - Greater than a 70 percent chance

For additional probabilistic information for NWS Spokane airports,

please refer to the Aviation Dashboard on our webpage:
https:/www.weather.gov/otx/avndashboard

&&

.Preliminary Point Temps/PoPs...
Spokane        93  60  87  52  78  51 /   0   0   0   0   0   0
Coeur d'Alene  93  61  87  53  77  51 /   0   0   0   0   0   0
Pullman        91  54  83  46  73  44 /   0   0   0   0   0   0
Lewiston       98  66  93  59  80  55 /   0   0   0   0   0   0
Colville       93  54  89  45  80  45 /   0   0   0   0   0   0
Sandpoint      90  57  86  50  76  47 /   0   0   0   0   0   0
Kellogg        90  59  83  51  71  49 /   0   0   0   0   0   0
Moses Lake     94  60  88  51  81  52 /   0   0   0   0   0   0
Wenatchee      94  67  84  57  80  57 /   0   0   0   0   0   0
Omak           96  64  91  52  83  54 /   0   0   0   0   0   0

&&

.OTX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...Fire Weather Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday
     evening for Colville Reservation (Zone 702)-East Portion
     of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National
     Recreation Area (Zone 697)-East Washington Central
     Cascades (Zone 696)-East Washington North Cascades (Zone
     698)-Eastern Columbia Basin  -Palouse  -Spokane Area
     (Zone 708)-Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone
     705)-Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701)-Lower
     Palouse  -Snake River (Zone 709)-Methow Valley (Zone 704)-
     Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699)-
     Okanogan Valley (Zone 703)-Selkirk Mountains of Northeast
     Washington (Zone 700)-Waterville Plateau (Zone 706)-
     Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707).
     Air Quality Alert until 5 PM PDT Tuesday for Central Chelan
     County-Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties-Northeast Blue
     Mountains-Northeast Mountains-Okanogan Highlands-Okanogan
     Valley-Upper Columbia Basin-Waterville Plateau-Wenatchee
     Area-Western Chelan County-Western Okanogan County.
ID...Fire Weather Watch from Saturday morning through Saturday
     evening for Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone
     101).
     Air Quality Alert until noon PDT today for Central Panhandle
     Mountains-Idaho Palouse-Lewis and Southern Nez Perce
     Counties-Lewiston Area.

&&