Red Flag Warning issued July 16 at 10:56AM PDT until July 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Severe weather warning
Now
From Today 10:56 (2 hours ago)
Until Today 23:00 (9 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:

ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.

ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS THURSDAY NIGHT

GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS OKANOGAN AND METHOW VALLEYS FRIDAY

  • In Central Washington scattered showers and thunderstorms are tracking through Central WA this morning. This activity is expected become isolated going into the afternoon. Additional showers and storms will redevelop overnight. In Eastern Washington, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and track southwest to northeast into the evening. A few storms could be strong during this time with frequent lightning and hail. Gusty outflow winds around 60 mph will be possible with this activity.
  • Affected Area: Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699) and Colville Reservation (Zone 702).

  • Thunderstorms: Isolated to scattered coverage. A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms with rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch. Locally higher rainfall amounts possible where multiple storms move over the same area.

  • Outflow Winds: Erratic outflow winds ranging from 20 to 40 mph.

  • Prevailing Winds: Breezy southeast winds this afternoon with sustained speeds around 10 mph and gusts to 25 mph.

  • Impacts: New fire starts from lightning. New or existing fires could be impacted by gusty outflow winds.

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS THURSDAY NIGHT... ...GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS OKANOGAN AND METHOW VALLEYS FRIDAY... .In Central Washington scattered showers and thunderstorms are tracking through Central WA this morning. This activity is expected become isolated going into the afternoon. Additional showers and storms will redevelop overnight. In Eastern Washington, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop in the afternoon and track southwest to northeast into the evening. A few storms could be strong during this time with frequent lightning and hail. Gusty outflow winds around 60 mph will be possible with this activity. * Affected Area: Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699) and Colville Reservation (Zone 702). * Thunderstorms: Isolated to scattered coverage. A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms with rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch. Locally higher rainfall amounts possible where multiple storms move over the same area. * Outflow Winds: Erratic outflow winds ranging from 20 to 40 mph. * Prevailing Winds: Breezy southeast winds this afternoon with sustained speeds around 10 mph and gusts to 25 mph. * Impacts: New fire starts from lightning. New or existing fires could be impacted by gusty outflow winds.

Instructions:

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 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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