Oldtown, ID Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 101, 699, 700, AND 701...

* 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.

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.

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An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:

Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
Environmental Protection Agency
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Asotin, Chelan, Douglas,
Ferry, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, and Stevens Counties until further
notice due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional
fires. Extremely critical fire weather Saturday will produce
significant smoke from ongoing and emerging fires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) may reach unhealthy levels through the weekend, especially in
areas downwind from active wildfires in Washington, Oregon, and
British Columbia.

An Air Quality Alert has also been issued for Grant, Lincoln, and
Spokane counties until further notice due to expected smoke impacts
from ongoing and emerging fires. Shifting winds will likely bring
smoke into these counties beginning Saturday evening. PM2.5 may reach
unhealthy levels.

When air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure.
Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips
for cleaner indoor air.