…THUNDERSTORMS, GUSTY WINDS, AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY SATURDAY
INTO SUNDAY…
.A strong trough with abundant moisture will usher in a cold
front through the region from Saturday into Sunday. There is a
risk for thunderstorms as well as strong south to southwest
synoptic driven winds. This will lead to critical fire weather
conditions across the region.
…FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 701, 702, 705, 706, 707, 708, AND 709…
* 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 wind gusts around 25 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
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…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY…
* WHAT…High temperatures in the mid to high 90s resulting in Major
HeatRisk.
* WHERE…Much of the Inland Northwest.
* WHEN…From 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Low temperatures in the 60s and 70s 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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