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FNUS56 KOTX 151243
FWFOTX
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1AM THROUGH 10AM THURSDAY
MORNING FOR FIRE ZONES 696,705,706,707...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 4AM THROUGH 11PM THURSDAY
FOR FIRE ZONES 697,698,699,702,703,704...
DISCUSSION
CENTRAL WA:
- HOT AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS TODAY AND TOMORROW.
- 10-20% CHANCE FOR ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON IN
THE CASCADES AND WATERVILLE PLATEAU.
- 20-50% CHANCE FOR SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS WITH GUSTY WINDS
EARLY THURSDAY MORNING THEN 10-30% CHANCE IN THE AFTERNOON.
- BREEZY WINDS THURSDAY AFTERNOON CASCADE GAPS
EASTERN WA:
- HOT AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS TODAY AND TOMORROW.
- 10-20% CHANCE FOR ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
ACROSS THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS.
- SHOWERS AND 10-20% CHANCE DRY THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY MORNING
WITH GUSTY WINDS.
- 10-30% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY AFTERNOON WITH GUSTY
WINDS AND HAIL.
NORTH ID:
- HOT WITH LOWER HUMIDITY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
- 10% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS NEAR THE CANADIAN BORDER WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON.
- 10-30% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY AFTERNOON WITH GUSTY
WINDS AND HAIL.
A TREND TOWARD MUCH WARMER CONDITIONS TODAY INTO THURSDAY WITH
TEMPERATURES WELL INTO THE 90S AND LOCALIZED TRIPLE DIGITS. THERE
IS A SMALL CHANCE FOR MOUNTAIN THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THEN AN INCREASING RISK FOR EARLY THURSDAY MORNING, ESPECIALLY
ACROSS CENTRAL WA. ADDITIONAL STORMS ARE EXPECTED THURSDAY
AFTERNOON, SOME WHICH COULD BE STRONG IN PORTIONS OF EASTERN WA
AND NORTH IDAHO. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS POSSIBLE NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR STORMS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. GENERAL WINDS WILL INCREASE
THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS AND COLUMBIA BASIN THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
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FORECASTS FOR 20 FOOT WIND SPEEDS (VALLEYS AND RIDGE TOPS) ARE
10 MINUTE AVERAGES REFLECTING RAWS WIND.
***VENTILATION INDEX IS DERIVED FROM TRANSPORT WIND
MULTIPLIED BY THE MIXING HEIGHT DIVIDED BY 100.
CATEGORIES: LOW (< 200), MODERATE (200-500),
HIGH (500-800), AND VERY HIGH (> 800).
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WAZ696-160145-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...10 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-97 VALLEYS AND 76-86 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH UP TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (554) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1015) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...50 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....57-66.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING
TO THE EAST OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (635) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(48) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY AND A
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING, THEN A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...50 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-94 VALLEYS AND 73-83 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTHEAST 4 TO 8 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....30 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (636) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1516) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 51 TO 61.
HIGHS 79 TO 89 VALLEYS...67 TO 77 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO
15 MPH.
SATURDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 61 VALLEYS
46 TO 56 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 80 TO 90 VALLEYS...67 TO 77 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO
15 MPH.
SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 66 VALLEYS
48 TO 58 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 86 TO 96 VALLEYS...75 TO 85 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 71 VALLEYS
56 TO
66 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 89 TO 99 VALLEYS...78 TO 88 MOUNTAINS.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 66 TO
75 VALLEYS...60 TO 70 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 87 TO 97 VALLEYS...76 TO
86 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ698-160145-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-94 VALLEYS AND 73-83 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH UP TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (645) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1041) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....64-69 VALLEYS AND 55-65 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 45-60 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (759) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(51) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-93 VALLEYS AND 73-83 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE EAST 4 TO 7 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....20 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (577) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1596) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 53 TO 63.
HIGHS 82 TO 90 VALLEYS...69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO
15 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 65 VALLEYS
48 TO 58 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 83 TO 93 VALLEYS...71 TO 81 MOUNTAINS.
NORTHWEST WIND 4 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 63 TO 69 VALLEYS
54 TO
64 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 88 TO 96 VALLEYS...76 TO 86 MOUNTAINS.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 67 TO
73 VALLEYS...59 TO 69 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 87 TO 95 VALLEYS...74 TO
84 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-160145-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...5 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-96 VALLEYS AND 73-83 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (547) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1041) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT AND IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...50 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-64.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING
TO THE NORTHEAST 3 TO 4 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING TO
THE EAST 3 TO 7 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (410) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (29) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN SHOWERS LIKELY AND A
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING, THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...50 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-94 VALLEYS AND 71-81 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 4 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTHEAST 4 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 8 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTHEAST 5 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....40 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (574) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1654) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 51 TO 61.
HIGHS 78 TO 88 VALLEYS...66 TO 76 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO
15 MPH.
SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 56. HIGHS 78 TO 88 VALLEYS
65 TO 75 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 65 VALLEYS
47 TO 57 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 86 TO 96 VALLEYS...72 TO 82 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 62 TO 72 VALLEYS
53 TO
63 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 89 TO 99 VALLEYS...75 TO 85 MOUNTAINS.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 67 TO
76 VALLEYS...58 TO 68 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 86 TO 96 VALLEYS...73 TO
83 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-160145-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE THUNDERSTORMS IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-98.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-24 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........4 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST UP TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (412) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (1089) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....63-70.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-50 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (872) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (48) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE DAY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-97.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (633) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1606) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 59 TO 67.
HIGHS 84 TO 93. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 65. HIGHS 86 TO 96.
SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 62 TO 70. HIGHS 90 TO 99.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 66 TO 73.
HIGHS 89 TO 98.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-160145-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE LATE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...10 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-100.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH UP TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (314) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (1128) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....66-72.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (873) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (48) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING, THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-101.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-24 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (612) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1296) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 64 TO 69.
HIGHS 86 TO 96. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 59 TO 68. HIGHS 88 TO 98.
NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 66 TO 71. HIGHS 92 TO 102.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 70 TO 75.
HIGHS 91 TO 101.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-160145-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING SUNNY. A SLIGHT
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE LATE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...10 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-100 VALLEYS AND 82-91 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-24 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST UP TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (363) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (904) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...30 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....63-70.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-50 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (664) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(40) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...30 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-101 VALLEYS AND 83-93 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-26 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE EAST 4 TO 7 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE EAST 4 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (736) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1595) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 62 TO 68.
HIGHS 84 TO 94 VALLEYS...77 TO 86 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND 5 TO
15 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 65. HIGHS 87 TO
97 VALLEYS...79 TO 89 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 62 TO 68. HIGHS 92 TO 102 VALLEYS
84 TO 94 MOUNTAINS.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 66 TO 72.
HIGHS 90 TO 100 VALLEYS...82 TO 91 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-160145-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-99 VALLEYS AND 81-90 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-27 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 2 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (485) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (978) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING AND THEN IN
THE EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-67.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 15 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (787) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(34) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....92-102 VALLEYS AND 82-92 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-26 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH UP TO 5 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE EAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE EAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (660) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1443) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 59 TO 66.
HIGHS 87 TO 97 VALLEYS...77 TO 86 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 64. HIGHS 88 TO
98 VALLEYS...79 TO 89 MOUNTAINS. NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 67. HIGHS 92 TO 102 VALLEYS
83 TO 93 MOUNTAINS.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 62 TO
71. HIGHS 90 TO 100 VALLEYS...81 TO 91 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-701-160145-
SELKIRK MOUNTAINS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 700)-
FOOTHILLS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 701)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF METALINE FALLS, IONE, COLVILLE,
DEER PARK, AND NEWPORT
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE LATE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...10 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-99 VALLEYS AND 80-90 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-26 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........13 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST UP TO 3 MPH IN THE MORNING
SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 3 TO 4 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (205) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (582) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....58-68.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 30 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST UP TO 8 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (451) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (33) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....92-102 VALLEYS AND 84-94 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-26 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE EAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (537) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1317) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 59 TO 67.
HIGHS 86 TO 95 VALLEYS...77 TO 87 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
SATURDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 63. HIGHS 85 TO 94 VALLEYS
76 TO
86 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 64. HIGHS 89 TO 98 VALLEYS
80 TO 90 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 57 TO 67. HIGHS 92 TO 101 VALLEYS
82 TO 92 MOUNTAINS.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 61 TO 71. HIGHS 89 TO 98 VALLEYS...79 TO 89 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-160145-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF LATE
AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS NEAR THE CANADIAN BORDER IN THE LATE
AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...5 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-95 VALLEYS AND 78-88 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........17 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........22 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST UP TO 3 MPH IN THE MORNING
SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (267) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (556) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....58-66.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........45 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (378) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (38) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. SOME STORMS COULD PRODUCE
HAIL AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....93-101 VALLEYS AND 83-93 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (566) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1355) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 59 TO 67.
HIGHS 86 TO 96 VALLEYS...77 TO 87 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 64. HIGHS
86 TO 96 VALLEYS...77 TO 87 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 66. HIGHS 91 TO 99 VALLEYS
81 TO 91 MOUNTAINS.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 61 TO
70. HIGHS 88 TO 95 VALLEYS...78 TO 88 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-160145-
WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOSES LAKE AND EPHRATA
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....96-101.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........2 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (232) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (813) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...50 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....64-74.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........30 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (625) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(62) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE
OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....95-99.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-27 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 6 TO 12 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTHEAST 6 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (747) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1874) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 68. HIGHS 89 TO 94. SOUTHWEST
WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 65. HIGHS 90 TO 96. SOUTHWEST WIND
5 TO 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 67. HIGHS 93 TO 98. WEST WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 61 TO 71. HIGHS 96 TO 101.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 66 TO 76. HIGHS 95 TO 101.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ708-160145-
EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN - PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SPOKANE, PULLMAN, RITZVILLE, WILBUR,
AND CHENEY
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....93-102.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........8 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (266) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (602) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-68.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........25 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (592) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(45) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A
CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE LATE AFTERNOON. SOME
STORMS COULD PRODUCE HAIL AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...5 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....96-102.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-24 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 3 TO 9 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTHEAST 4 TO 9 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (630) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1806) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 58 TO 66.
HIGHS 88 TO 94. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 62. HIGHS 88 TO 96. SOUTHWEST WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 63. HIGHS 92 TO 99. SOUTHWEST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 59 TO 69. HIGHS
93 TO 102.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-160145-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....92-102.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-22 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........8 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE NORTHEAST 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (328) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (677) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....63-68.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-55 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTHEAST OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (663) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(36) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON. SOME
STORMS COULD PRODUCE HAIL AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....93-103.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-29 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE NORTHWEST 4 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (283) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (902) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61 TO 67. HIGHS 86 TO 96. WEST WIND
5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 59 TO 64. HIGHS 88 TO 98. WEST WIND 5 TO
15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S. HIGHS 91 TO
101. WEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 62 TO 67. HIGHS 93 TO 103.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 65 TO 70.
HIGHS 92 TO 102.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-160145-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
543 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....92-101.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES WARMER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-20 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING TO
THE SOUTH 3 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (324) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (980) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...50 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....66-73.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-50 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (749) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(60) OVERNIGHT.
THURSDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE MORNING. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-100.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 11 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE EAST 4 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (734) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1642) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 60 TO 69.
HIGHS 86 TO 95. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 67. HIGHS 89 TO 99.
WEST WIND 4 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 65 TO 72. HIGHS 93 TO 102.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 69 TO 75.
HIGHS 92 TO 101.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 22 - 28 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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