…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR EAST WASHINGTON NORTHEAST (ZONE
686)…
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 1 AM Tuesday
to 11 AM PDT Wednesday.
- Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 686 East Washington Northeast
(Zone 686). - Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms late tonight and Tuesday
morning. A second lightning event with scattered thunderstorms
late Tuesday Night and Wednesday morning. Brief rain expected
with thunderstorms. - Outflow Winds: Gusty outflow winds are possible near
thunderstorms. - Impacts: Thunderstorms containing only light rain amounts may
lead to several new fire starts. Breezy winds may lead to fire
spread of any new or existing fires especially on Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
