Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued July 23 at 7:04PM PDT until July 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 7:04pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY, FIRE WEATHER
WATCHES FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY...
First, a ridge breakdown will continue to bring a threat for
thunderstorms across portions of Central and North-Central
Washington into late Thursday night. Then, drier and windier
weather arrives Friday and Saturday with critical fire weather
conditions likely.
* Affected Area: Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).
* Winds: Saturday afternoon winds - West/Northwest 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 14 to 28 percent Saturday.
* Impacts: Gusty winds and low humidity Saturday afternoon may
lead to rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Lower Palouse / Snake River
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA
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