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Flood Watch issued July 21 at 5:33AM PDT until July 21 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 21, 2025 - 5:33am
A low pressure system will bring increased moisture with increasing showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall amounts associated with slow-moving thunderstorms may lead to flash flooding and debris flows over recent burn scars and areas of steep terrain Monday afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following counties, Chelan and Okanogan. * WHEN...From noon PDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations including recent burn scars. Flash flooding of recent burn scars may lead to debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop Monday afternoon containing moderate to heavy rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Flood Watch 2025-07-21T05:33:00-07:00 2025-07-21T05:33:00-07:00 2025-07-21T12:00:00-07:00 2025-07-21T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Chelan, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053007 SAME 053047 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier FFAOTX WMOidentifier WGUS66 KOTX 211233 NWSheadline FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON PDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FA.A.0002.250721T1900Z-250722T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-21T21:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME FFA NationalWeatherService FAA

Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 5:10PM PDT until July 20 at 8:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 20, 2025 - 5:10pm
FFWOTX The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Cub Creek burn scar in... Central Okanogan County in north central Washington... * Until 815 PM PDT. * At 510 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Cub Creek burn scar. Between 0.4 and 0.6 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.75 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the Cub Creek burn scar. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the burn scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Chewuch Campground, Falls Creek Campground and Camp Four Campground. Flash Flood Warning 2025-07-20T17:10:00-07:00 2025-07-20T17:10:00-07:00 2025-07-20T17:10:00-07:00 2025-07-20T20:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Immediate Severe Likely Okanogan, WA 48.6,-120.17 48.72,-120.14 48.7,-120.02 48.59,-119.99 48.6,-120.17 SAME 053047 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier FFWOTX WMOidentifier WGUS56 KOTX 210010 flashFloodDetection RADAR INDICATED BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FF.W.0001.250721T0010Z-250721T0315Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-20T20:15:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME FFW NationalWeatherService FFW

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 3:24PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 20, 2025 - 3:24pm
At 323 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sherman Pass, or 44 miles east of Omak. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Sherman Pass. This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 311 and 331. Special Weather Statement 2025-07-20T15:24:00-07:00 2025-07-20T15:24:00-07:00 2025-07-20T15:24:00-07:00 2025-07-20T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Okanogan Highlands 48.51,-118.54 48.58,-118.64 48.78,-118.49 48.61,-118.19 48.51,-118.54 SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ038 AWIPSidentifier SPSOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 202224 NWSheadline A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Ferry County through 400 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2025-07-20T22:23:00-00:00...storm...218DEG...2KT...48.59,-118.57 maxWindGust Up to 30 MPH maxHailSize 0.25 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME SPS NationalWeatherService SPS

Flood Watch issued July 20 at 10:55AM PDT until July 21 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 20, 2025 - 10:55am
A low pressure system will bring increased moisture with increasing showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rainfall amounts associated with slow-moving thunderstorms may lead to flash flooding and debris flows over recent burn scars and areas of steep terrain Monday afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following counties, Chelan and Okanogan. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations including recent burn scars. Flash flooding of recent burn scars may lead to debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop Monday afternoon containing moderate to heavy rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Flood Watch 2025-07-20T10:55:00-07:00 2025-07-20T10:55:00-07:00 2025-07-21T12:00:00-07:00 2025-07-21T08:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Chelan, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053007 SAME 053047 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier FFAOTX WMOidentifier WGUS66 KOTX 201755 NWSheadline FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FA.A.0002.250721T1900Z-250722T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-21T21:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME FFA NationalWeatherService FAA

Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 1:30PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 18, 2025 - 1:30pm
* Affected Area: 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 to Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, except 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 MPH on the Waterville Plateau. * Relative Humidities: 10 to 20 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or existing fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-18T13:30:00-07:00 2025-07-18T13:30:00-07:00 2025-07-18T14:00:00-07:00 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053025 SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053043 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 182030 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 705, 706, 707, 708, AND 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0010.250718T2100Z-250719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.766bd0965abc2b154662afd38c0bf2d624581d95.001.2,2025-07-17T12:59:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:32AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 18, 2025 - 11:32am
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and 701 Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. * TIMING...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...13 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-18T11:32:00-07:00 2025-07-18T11:32:00-07:00 2025-07-18T11:32:00-07:00 2025-07-18T19:45:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin SAME 041021 SAME 041031 SAME 041049 SAME 041055 SAME 041059 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 041027 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053077 UGC ORZ691 UGC ORZ701 UGC WAZ691 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 181832 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR691, OR701, AND WA691 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e8356f142a9a418d2dca5719316916e9cba30c81.004.1,2025-07-16T14:01:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:32AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 18, 2025 - 11:32am
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * TIMING...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-18T11:32:00-07:00 2025-07-18T11:32:00-07:00 2025-07-18T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-18T19:45:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Kittitas Valley SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ690 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 181832 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA690 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0008.250718T2000Z-250719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 7:38PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 17, 2025 - 7:38pm
* Affected Area: 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 to Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, except 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 MPH on the Waterville Plateau. * Relative Humidities: 11 to 20 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or existing fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-17T19:38:00-07:00 2025-07-17T19:38:00-07:00 2025-07-18T14:00:00-07:00 2025-07-18T14:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053025 SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053043 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 180238 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 705, 706, 707, 708, AND 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0010.250718T2100Z-250719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 12:59PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 17, 2025 - 12:59pm
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area: 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 to Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, except 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 MPH on the Waterville Plateau. * Relative Humidities: 12 to 20 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or existing fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-17T12:59:00-07:00 2025-07-17T12:59:00-07:00 2025-07-18T14:00:00-07:00 2025-07-17T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053025 SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053043 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 171959 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 705, 706, 707, 708, AND 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0010.250718T2100Z-250719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 12:23PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 17, 2025 - 12:23pm
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN OREGON AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON THROUGH FRIDAY... .Warm, dry, and breezy to windy conditions are expected through Friday across portions of central and eastern Oregon and central Washington, especially through the Cascade gaps. Afternoon relative humidity will be low to very low, and overnight relative humidity recovery is forecast to be poor to moderate. Strongest winds are expected Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and 701 Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. * TIMING...Until 10 PM PDT Friday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-17T12:23:00-07:00 2025-07-17T12:23:00-07:00 2025-07-17T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin SAME 041021 SAME 041031 SAME 041049 SAME 041055 SAME 041059 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 041027 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053077 UGC ORZ691 UGC ORZ701 UGC WAZ691 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 171923 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR691, OR701, AND WA691 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0008.250717T2000Z-250719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 12:23PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 17, 2025 - 12:23pm
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN OREGON AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON THROUGH FRIDAY... .Warm, dry, and breezy to windy conditions are expected through Friday across portions of central and eastern Oregon and central Washington, especially through the Cascade gaps. Afternoon relative humidity will be low to very low, and overnight relative humidity recovery is forecast to be poor to moderate. Strongest winds are expected Friday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * TIMING...From 1 PM to 10 PM PDT Friday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-17T12:23:00-07:00 2025-07-17T12:23:00-07:00 2025-07-18T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Kittitas Valley SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ690 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 171923 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA690 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KPDT.FW.W.0008.250718T2000Z-250719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Fire Weather Watch issued July 17 at 6:52AM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 17, 2025 - 6:52am
* Affected Area: 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: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidities: 12 to 20 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible. Fire Weather Watch 2025-07-17T06:52:00-07:00 2025-07-17T06:52:00-07:00 2025-07-18T14:00:00-07:00 2025-07-17T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053025 SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053043 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 171352 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 705, 706, 707, 708, AND 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.A.0006.250718T2100Z-250719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWA

Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 5:05AM PDT until July 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

July 17, 2025 - 5:05am
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s to near 90, and low temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2025-07-17T05:05:00-07:00 2025-07-17T05:05:00-07:00 2025-07-17T05:05:00-07:00 2025-07-17T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades; Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties; Foothills and Valleys of Central King County; Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties; Lowlands of Western Whatcom County; Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties; Downtown Everett / Marysville Area; Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area; Eastside; City of Seattle; Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053061 SAME 053033 SAME 053053 UGC WAZ305 UGC WAZ306 UGC WAZ307 UGC WAZ308 UGC WAZ310 UGC WAZ311 UGC WAZ312 UGC WAZ313 UGC WAZ314 UGC WAZ315 UGC WAZ316 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 171205 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KSEW.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250718T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-17T20:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService HTY

Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 12:03AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 17, 2025 - 12:03am
A strong gust front will push down the Okanogan Valley tonight through 300 AM with sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts to between 40 to 50 mph. Strong winds with the front will occur for up to a couple of hours and then remain breezy through the rest of the night. Winds will be capable of breaking small tree limbs, causing isolated power outages, and blowing around unsecured light weight objects. Special Weather Statement 2025-07-17T00:03:00-07:00 2025-07-17T00:03:00-07:00 2025-07-17T00:03:00-07:00 2025-07-17T03:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Okanogan Valley SAME 053017 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ043 AWIPSidentifier SPSOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 170703 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME SPS NationalWeatherService SPS

Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 9:53PM PDT until July 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

July 16, 2025 - 9:53pm
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s to low 90s, and low temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 5PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2025-07-16T21:53:00-07:00 2025-07-16T21:53:00-07:00 2025-07-16T22:00:00-07:00 2025-07-17T06:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades; Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties; Foothills and Valleys of Central King County; Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties; Lowlands of Western Whatcom County; Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties; Downtown Everett / Marysville Area; Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area; Eastside; City of Seattle; Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053061 SAME 053033 SAME 053053 UGC WAZ305 UGC WAZ306 UGC WAZ307 UGC WAZ308 UGC WAZ310 UGC WAZ311 UGC WAZ312 UGC WAZ313 UGC WAZ314 UGC WAZ315 UGC WAZ316 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 170453 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.HT.Y.0003.250717T0500Z-250718T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-17T17:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService HTY

Red Flag Warning issued July 16 at 7:20PM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

July 16, 2025 - 7:20pm
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * WINDS...West 5 to 15 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent. * STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected. * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior. In western Washington, significant growth on existing fires takes place under such conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-16T19:20:00-07:00 2025-07-16T19:20:00-07:00 2025-07-16T19:20:00-07:00 2025-07-16T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet; West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet SAME 053007 SAME 053033 SAME 053057 SAME 053061 SAME 053073 SAME 053015 SAME 053041 SAME 053053 SAME 053059 SAME 053067 UGC WAZ658 UGC WAZ659 AWIPSidentifier RFWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS86 KSEW 170220 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 658 AND 659 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250717T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-16T23:00:00-07:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.180b58af6cab3a08d1e09750e439da2f18ee3d93.001.1,2025-07-16T05:42:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.16ac2941501c1b6fb88c70f4e410696560ec1560.001.1,2025-07-15T21:56:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1b79fd1434180d0b98d3d2cb2a3174679d6d8742.001.1,2025-07-15T21:57:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0bc12f1ed5c0fcde2473cf24f819f114d7fc4357.002.2,2025-07-15T14:03:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 2:55PM PDT until July 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

July 16, 2025 - 2:55pm
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s to low 90s. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Kitsap County, Middle Chehalis River Valley, Northern Hood Canal, Southern Hood Canal, Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties, Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties, and Olympia and Southern Puget Sound. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2025-07-16T14:55:00-07:00 2025-07-16T14:55:00-07:00 2025-07-16T14:55:00-07:00 2025-07-16T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties; Olympia and Southern Puget Sound; Lowlands of Lewis and Southern Thurston Counties; Middle Chehalis River Valley; Southern Hood Canal; Northern Hood Canal; Eastern Kitsap County SAME 053067 SAME 053041 SAME 053045 SAME 053027 SAME 053031 SAME 053035 UGC WAZ309 UGC WAZ317 UGC WAZ318 UGC WAZ319 UGC WAZ321 UGC WAZ322 UGC WAZ323 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 162155 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250717T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-16T22:00:00-07:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.22ea7e8d3bfc1c104f5738303c120a3df400e3a4.001.1,2025-07-16T00:53:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dd2f835531241c2d6cf14dbb778b525fe2b8c4ef.001.1,2025-07-15T16:49:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.34a04aa94072d7b451de46fde728d45e604317a3.001.1,2025-07-15T09:23:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7299b98e66cfd9506e6e53bba06064d3f41718c4.001.1,2025-07-15T01:55:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a40bce12700c390ed67dbea7dbacf248a1f2c405.001.1,2025-07-14T14:25:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b6d95ed3570525630f9c7e7a297d33c98e6e1a7a.001.1,2025-07-14T02:44:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService HTY

Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 2:55PM PDT until July 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

July 16, 2025 - 2:55pm
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s to low 90s, and low temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2025-07-16T14:55:00-07:00 2025-07-16T14:55:00-07:00 2025-07-16T14:55:00-07:00 2025-07-16T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades; Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties; Foothills and Valleys of Central King County; Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties; Lowlands of Western Whatcom County; Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties; Downtown Everett / Marysville Area; Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area; Eastside; City of Seattle; Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053061 SAME 053033 SAME 053053 UGC WAZ305 UGC WAZ306 UGC WAZ307 UGC WAZ308 UGC WAZ310 UGC WAZ311 UGC WAZ312 UGC WAZ313 UGC WAZ314 UGC WAZ315 UGC WAZ316 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 162155 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KSEW.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250718T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-17T17:00:00-07:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.22ea7e8d3bfc1c104f5738303c120a3df400e3a4.001.1,2025-07-16T00:53:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dd2f835531241c2d6cf14dbb778b525fe2b8c4ef.001.1,2025-07-15T16:49:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.34a04aa94072d7b451de46fde728d45e604317a3.001.1,2025-07-15T09:23:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7299b98e66cfd9506e6e53bba06064d3f41718c4.001.1,2025-07-15T01:55:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a40bce12700c390ed67dbea7dbacf248a1f2c405.001.1,2025-07-14T14:25:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b6d95ed3570525630f9c7e7a297d33c98e6e1a7a.001.1,2025-07-14T02:44:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService HTY

Fire Weather Watch issued July 16 at 2:04PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 16, 2025 - 2:04pm
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * Affected Area: 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 to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidities: 11 to 19 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible Fire Weather Watch 2025-07-16T14:04:00-07:00 2025-07-16T14:04:00-07:00 2025-07-18T14:00:00-07:00 2025-07-17T08:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053025 SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053043 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 162104 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 705, 706, 707, 708, AND 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.A.0006.250718T2100Z-250719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWA

Fire Weather Watch issued July 16 at 2:01PM PDT until July 18 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 16, 2025 - 2:01pm
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN OREGON AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... .Warm, dry, and breezy to windy conditions are expected Thursday through Friday across portions of central and eastern Oregon as well as south central Washington, especially through the Cascade gaps. Strongest winds are expected for Friday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Fire Weather Watch 2025-07-16T14:01:00-07:00 2025-07-16T14:01:00-07:00 2025-07-18T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-17T15:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Kittitas Valley SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ690 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 162101 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA690 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.A.0006.250718T2000Z-250719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-18T22:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWA

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