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NWS / NOAA weather: Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON
SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...

Dry and breezy conditions are expected on the Waterville Plateau
and Colville Reservation Saturday afternoon and evening. Rapid
fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires. Evening
Cascade gap winds will increase relative humidity above critical
levels.

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702).

* Winds: Southwest/West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 23 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing
fires.

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
2624th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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