Waterville, WA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 706...

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 The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Affected Area: Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).

* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Winds will shift northwesterly in the evening hours.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 21 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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