Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning for Spokane County, WA

Source: NOAA · Spokane County, WA

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A Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning is in effect for Spokane County from 2 PM to 8 PM on August 1 due to wind gusts of 40-50 mph.

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Record type
Fire Warning
Affected area
Spokane County, WA
Issued
August 1, 2026
Issuing authority
NOAA

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Alert Details

The National Weather Service has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Red Flag Warning, classified as a Fire Warning. The alert was sent by ALERTSpokane / Spokane County Emergency Management on behalf of NOAA at 2026-08-01T09:00:53-07:00 and is effective immediately until 2026-08-01T12:00:53-07:00.

Affected Areas

Spokane County, WA (areaDesc: Spokane, WA).

What You Should Do

Be alert for new fire starts and be prepared to evacuate immediately if a wildfire breaks out. Have multiple ways to monitor instructions and receive information.

Expected Conditions

Wind gusts could reach 40-50 miles per hour. New fires will grow rapidly and aggressively.

Timeline

The warning covers Saturday, August 1 from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warning is in effect for Spokane County from 2 PM to 8 PM on August 1 due to wind gusts of 40-50 mph.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Spokane County, WA. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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