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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 3:33 AM Sep. 3, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR HOT, DRY, UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 699, 700, 701, AND 702... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for unstable thermal trough, which is in effect from noon Wednesday to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * Affected Area: Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700), Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701) and Colville Reservation (Zone 702). * Winds: Terrain driven winds 2 to 5 mph becoming northwest to north overnight 3 to 7 mph. * Relative Humidities: Minimum 10 to 18 percent. Humidity recoveries on midslopes within thermal belts of 25 to 35 percent. * Temperatures: 97 to 103 valleys. 85 to 90 mountains. * Impacts: Hot, dry, unstable conditions will lead to the potential for rapid fire growth on new or existing 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. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 1:17 AM Sep. 3, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 93 to 103 degrees. Limited overnight relief with low temperatures 58 to 65 degrees. * WHERE...Lookout Pass, Kellogg, St. Maries, Metaline Falls, Dobson Pass, Fourth Of July Pass, Wallace, Uniontown, Newport, Springdale-Hunters Road, Metaline, Leavenworth, Potlatch, Moscow, Sherman Pass, Mullan, Soldiers Meadow Road, Tekoa, Pullman, Republic, Ione, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Loup Loup Pass, Osburn, Chewelah, Rosalia, Fruitland, Athol, Kamiah, Methow, Clark Fork, La Crosse, Flowery Trail Road, Inchelium, Winthrop, Genesee, Plummer, Conconully, Tiger, Fernwood, Northport, Pinehurst, Colfax, Twisp, Kettle Falls, Oakesdale, Deer Park, Mazama, Winchester, Priest River, Craigmont, Nezperce, Orin-Rice Road, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Plain, Chesaw Road, Colville, Boulder Creek Road, Wauconda, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, and Eastport. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Heat Risk of this magnitude impacts almost everyone who does not have access to adequate cooling or hydration. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. &&
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 7:40 PM Sep. 2, 2025 – National Weather Service
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Stevens, Spokane, Lincoln, and Grant Counties until further notice due to current wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) levels are Unhealthy and smoke is expected to continue. When air quality is Unhealthy, residents should take steps to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat- related illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
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