Red Flag Warning Issued for Northeast Washington and Columbia Basin
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NWS Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity from 11 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday across fire weather zones 701, 707, and 708.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Washington and Columbia Basin
- Issued
- August 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Spokane WA
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Alert Details
Red Flag Warning issued by NWS Spokane WA. Effective from 11 AM PDT Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday for wind and low relative humidity.
Affected Areas
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), and Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area (Zone 708).
What You Should Do
A Red Flag Warning means critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Prepare for the potential of extreme fire behavior.
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Relative humidities 10 to 18 percent. Hot temperatures and dry fuels combined with low humidity and winds create conditions for rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.
Timeline
Issued August 6 at 10:36 AM PDT. In effect from 11 AM Friday through 11 PM PDT Saturday.
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