Omak, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY
FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 703...

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703).

* Winds: North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 16 to 24 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely 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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