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Air Quality Alert
Issued: 6:57 PM Jul. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Asotin, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Okanogan, and Stevens Counties until further notice due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional fires. Areas immediately downwind of active and emerging fires in Washington and Oregon may reach Unhealthy levels of particulate matter (PM2.5). When air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.
Fire Weather Watch
Issued: 5:45 PM Jul. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 101, 696, 697, 698, 699, 700, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, AND 709... * Affected Area: Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle (Zone 101), East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700), Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: West/Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 50 mph. Highest wind speeds over the Waterville Plateau, Columbia Basin, West Plains, Blue Mountains, and Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. * Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent, except 30 to 45 percent near the Cascade crest. * Impacts: Strong winds, warm temperatures, and low humidity may result in extreme fire behavior and rapid fire growth. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. &&
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