Red Flag Warning Issued for Eastern Washington Fire Weather Zones
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NWS Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions from noon to 10 PM PDT Saturday across multiple eastern Washington zones.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Washington
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Spokane WA
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Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Spokane WA. The alert is effective from noon to 10 PM PDT on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area (Zone 708), and Lower Palouse / Snake River (Zone 709).
What You Should Do
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Residents should prepare for the possibility of extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
West/southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected. Relative humidities will range from 17 to 25 percent. Thunderstorms and strong winds from a cold front may contribute to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 12:00 PM PDT Saturday, August 22, 2026, until 10:00 PM PDT the same day.
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