Issued: Fri Jul 31 | 11:53 PM
In effect for: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle; Okanogan Highlands & Kettle Mountains; Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington; Foothills of Northeast Washington
Severe: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
A strong cold front will sweep across the Inland Northwest
Saturday. Very warm dry conditions and gusty winds will
contribute to rapid fire spread for any new or ongoing fires.
* Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone
101), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699),
Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700) and
Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701).
* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 27 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected with any new or ongoing
fires.
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.
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