Gibson Creek, WA Weather Warnings

Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY... Dry and breezy conditions are expected this afternoon and evening from the Waterville Plateau and Colville Reservation to the Eastern Columbia Basin, lower Palouse and Snake River. Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires. Evening Cascade gap winds will increase relative humidity above critical levels. * Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702). * Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Relative Humidities: 15 to 23 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires. 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.

National Weather Service