...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 701... 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 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Affected Area: Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701). * Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 20 to 28 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires. 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. &&
