Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 1:59PM PDT until June 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2025 - 1:59pm
Expires:
June 16, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description:
...DRY AND BREEZY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY...
.Dry, warm, and breezy weather will develop for portions of
central Washington in the afternoon through the early evenings on
Monday and Wednesday.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ZONES
705 AND 706 (EASTERN CHELAN COUNTY AND DOUGLAS COUNTY)...
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* Affected Area: Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone
705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 10 to 25 percent.
* Impacts: Risk of new wildfires spreading rapidly.
Instruction:
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.
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:
Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Spokane WA