Spokane, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 701, 702,
705, 706, 707, 708, AND 709...

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 10 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Affected Area: Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701),
Colville Reservation (Zone 702), 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 17 to 25 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible 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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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM
PDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...High temperatures ranging from the mid 90s to just over 100
degrees resulting in Major HeatRisk.

* WHERE...Much of the Inland Northwest.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures in the 60s and 70s Friday
night will provide little overnight relief.

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.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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