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FNUS56 KOTX 162216
FWFOTX
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON AND NORTH IDAHO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY FOR FIRE ZONES
696, 698, 697, 704, 705, 706...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING FOR FIRE ZONES 704 AND 703...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY FOR FIRE ZONES
699, 700, 702, 703, AND 101...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR FIRE
ZONES 701, 708, AND 709...
DISCUSSION
CENTRAL WA:
- A 10 TO 15% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY NIGHT, DECREASING
TO 5% BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING.
- GUSTY CASCADE GAPS WINDS THURSDAY EVENING SUBSIDE OVERNIGHT INTO
FRIDAY MORNING.
- LOWER OVERALL TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY FRIDAY. BREEZY WESTERLY
CASCADE GAP WINDS, WITH SOUTHERLY WINDS FURTHER EAST OF THE
CASCADES.
EASTERN WA:
- 10-25% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT.
HIGHEST CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS IN ZONES 699, 700, AND 701.
- 15-20% CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS FRIDAY MORNING, MAINLY NORTH OF
ZONE 708. 5% OR LESS CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS ZONE 708
AND SOUTH OF THE ZONE.
- SLIGHT HIGHER HUMIDITY VALUES FRIDAY WITH LOWER TEMPERATURES.
- LIGHT TO MODERATELY BREEZY SOUTHWEST WINDS FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
NORTH ID:
- HOT AND UNSTABLE THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY EVENING.
- 15-30% CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY FRIDAY
MORNING.
- 20-30% CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS FRIDAY MORNING DECREASE TO
10-15% FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
- HIGHER HUMIDITY VALUES FRIDAY WITH LIGHT TO MODERATE
SOUTHWESTERLY BREEZES PREVAILING.
ADDITIONAL SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT IS POSSIBLE ACROSS
THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS AND IN NORTH IDAHO OVERNIGHT TONIGHT, WHICH
MAY LINGER INTO FRIDAY MORNING. THE CHANCES FOR STRONG GUSTY
OUTFLOW WINDS WILL DECREASE THROUGH THE EVENING, BUT MODERATE AND
ERRATIC GUSTY WINDS WILL REMAIN POSSIBLE NEAR ANY SHOWERS OR
STORMS. WINDS WILL BECOME GUSTY OVER NORTH-CENTRAL WASHINGTON ON
FRIDAY WITH POTENTIAL FOR LOCALIZED CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER
CONDITIONS.
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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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WAZ696-698-171400-
EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES (ZONE 696)-
EAST WASHINGTON NORTH CASCADES (ZONE 698)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF STEVENS PASS, LAKE WENATCHEE AREA,
AND LEAVENWORTH
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-64.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 12 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH
IN THE EVENING BECOMING 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH OVERNIGHT.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (997) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (77) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-91 VALLEYS AND 70-80 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........7 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-28 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 25-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........11 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 4 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE MORNING INCREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 4 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (754) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1186) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-63 VALLEYS AND 46-56 MOUNTAINS.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 5 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 5 TO 16 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1032) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (68) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 VALLEYS AND 67-77 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-30 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 27-40 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (398) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (862) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 64 VALLEYS
46 TO 56 MOUNTAINS.
HIGHS 84 TO 94 VALLEYS...71 TO 81 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND 5 TO
15 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 57 TO 67 VALLEYS
51 TO
61 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 88 TO 98 VALLEYS...76 TO 86 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 65 TO
74 VALLEYS...58 TO 68 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 88 TO 98 VALLEYS...76 TO
86 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 63 TO 73 VALLEYS...57 TO 67 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 86 TO
96 VALLEYS...74 TO 84 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ697-171400-
EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL
RECREATION AREA (ZONE 697)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF STEHEKIN
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-69 VALLEYS AND 50-60 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........70-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND UNCHANGED
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 13 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (783) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(67) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90 VALLEYS AND 68-78 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES COOLER VALLEYS, AND 13 DEGREES
COOLER MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........4 PERCENT DRIER VALLEYS, AND 5 PERCENT WETTER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 3 TO 13 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 3 TO 13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (393) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (764) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-64 VALLEYS AND 45-55 MOUNTAINS.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 61-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 4 TO 14 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 14 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (467) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (50) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-86 VALLEYS AND 63-73 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........35-50 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST 4 TO 11 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST 4 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (348) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (602) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 64 VALLEYS
45 TO
55 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 82 TO 92 VALLEYS...69 TO 79 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 67 VALLEYS
49 TO
59 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 88 TO 98 VALLEYS...75 TO 85 MOUNTAINS.
SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 65 TO 75 VALLEYS
57 TO
67 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 87 TO 97 VALLEYS...74 TO 84 MOUNTAINS. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 64 TO 74 VALLEYS
56 TO
66 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 85 TO 95 VALLEYS...72 TO 82 MOUNTAINS.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 63 TO
73 VALLEYS...55 TO 65 MOUNTAINS. HIGHS 85 TO 95 VALLEYS...72 TO
82 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ704-171400-
METHOW VALLEY (ZONE 704)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MAZAMA, WINTHROP, AND TWISP
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-67.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST 3 TO 8 MPH IN THE EVENING SHIFTING
TO THE NORTHWEST 3 TO 5 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1099) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (42) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-95.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (623) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1248) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-63.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5 TO 13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (994) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (59) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-94.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-23 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 7 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (420) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (950) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 64. HIGHS 87 TO 96. WEST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 59 TO 67. HIGHS 90 TO 99. SOUTHEAST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 65 TO 72. HIGHS 90 TO 100. WEST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS. LOWS 63 TO 72. HIGHS 89 TO 99.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ703-171400-
OKANOGAN VALLEY (ZONE 703)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CONCONULLY AND OMAK
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...5 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....65-72.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1431) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (43) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-98.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-18 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (623) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1455) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-67.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-55 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH
IN THE EVENING SHIFTING TO THE WEST 4 TO 10 MPH OVERNIGHT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1310) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (48) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-95.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING SHIFTING
TO THE SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (369) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (1150) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 60 TO 66. HIGHS 88 TO 97. NORTHWEST WIND UP
TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 63 TO 69. HIGHS 91 TO 101.
NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 68 TO 74. HIGHS 92 TO 102.
NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS. LOWS 67 TO 75. HIGHS 91 TO 100.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ702-171400-
COLVILLE RESERVATION (ZONE 702)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF NESPELEM AND KELLER
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....63-69.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST 3 TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST 3 TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1261) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (45) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-96 VALLEYS AND 78-88 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-24 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........1 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (469) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (1139) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....58-64.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-50 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
EVENING.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1041) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (48) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-95 VALLEYS AND 77-86 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 9 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (519) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1139) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 63. HIGHS 87 TO 97 VALLEYS
79 TO
89 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 59 TO 66. HIGHS 90 TO 100 VALLEYS
83 TO 93 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 65 TO 72. HIGHS 91 TO
101 VALLEYS...83 TO 93 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 64 TO 72. HIGHS 90 TO 100 VALLEYS...82 TO
92 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ699-171400-
OKANOGAN HIGHLANDS AND KETTLE MOUNTAINS (ZONE 699)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF REPUBLIC AND CURLEW
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-68.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-80 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 25 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1011) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (44) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-98 VALLEYS AND 79-88 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-28 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 2 PERCENT DRIER
MOUNTAINS.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (641) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1259) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-63.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 40-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 12 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1104) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (48) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-96 VALLEYS AND 77-86 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-20 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST UP TO 11 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST UP TO 11 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (655) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1253) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 62. HIGHS 88 TO 98 VALLEYS
79 TO
88 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO 64. HIGHS 91 TO 101 VALLEYS
82 TO 92 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 61 TO 70. HIGHS 91 TO
101 VALLEYS...82 TO 92 MOUNTAINS. WEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 61 TO 70. HIGHS 90 TO 100 VALLEYS...81 TO
91 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ700-171400-
SELKIRK MOUNTAINS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 700)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF METALINE FALLS AND IONE
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....58-65.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........75-90 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 70-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (566) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(41) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-97 VALLEYS AND 79-89 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH UP TO 10 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (270) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (697) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-61.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (679) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(40) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-94 VALLEYS AND 76-86 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-22 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (730) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1252) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 60. HIGHS 86 TO 96 VALLEYS
77 TO
87 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO 61. HIGHS 89 TO 99 VALLEYS
80 TO 90 MOUNTAINS. EAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 66. HIGHS 89 TO 99 VALLEYS
81 TO 91 MOUNTAINS. EAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 59 TO 67. HIGHS 88 TO 98 VALLEYS...80 TO
90 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ701-171400-
FOOTHILLS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON (ZONE 701)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF COLVILLE, DEER PARK, AND NEWPORT
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-67.
* 24 HR TREND........1 DEGREE WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........71-90 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 65-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 20 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (946) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (39) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE
MORNING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-96 VALLEYS AND 80-88 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........7 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-28 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH UP TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH UP TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (264) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (779) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-63.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 35-50 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 10 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (709) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(34) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-94 VALLEYS AND 77-87 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-18 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (600) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1195) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 62. HIGHS 88 TO 96 VALLEYS
79 TO
88 MOUNTAINS. SOUTH WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 64. HIGHS 91 TO 99 VALLEYS
83 TO 92 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 61 TO 71. HIGHS 92 TO
100 VALLEYS...83 TO 92 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 61 TO 71. HIGHS 91 TO 99 VALLEYS...82 TO
92 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
IDZ101-171400-
NORTHERN AND CENTRAL IDAHO PANHANDLE (ZONE 101)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF ST. MARIES, RATHDRUM PRAIRIE,
SILVER VALLEY, BONNERS FERRY, AND PRIEST LAKE
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT FRIDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-67.
* 24 HR TREND........2 DEGREES WARMER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........71-90 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 65-80 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........5 PERCENT WETTER VALLEYS, AND 10 PERCENT
WETTER MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...EAST UP TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST UP TO 6 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....10 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (396) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (43) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY
IN THE MORNING. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS THROUGH THE DAY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...10 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-97 VALLEYS AND 78-88 MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........11 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-35 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 30-45 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST UP TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST UP TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (203) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (541) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS IN
THE EVENING.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....57-65.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-80 PERCENT VALLEYS AND 55-70 PERCENT
MOUNTAINS.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH 3 TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH 3 TO 9 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (446) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (40) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-93 VALLEYS AND 75-85 MOUNTAINS.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-28 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST UP TO 11 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (739) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1300) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY...CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 63. HIGHS 85 TO 94 VALLEYS
76 TO
86 MOUNTAINS. SOUTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 63. HIGHS 89 TO 96 VALLEYS
79 TO 89 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 60 TO
69. HIGHS 89 TO 97 VALLEYS...79 TO 89 MOUNTAINS. NORTHEAST WIND
UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 60 TO 69. HIGHS 88 TO 96 VALLEYS...79 TO
89 MOUNTAINS.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ707-171400-
WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN (ZONE 707)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF MOSES LAKE AND EPHRATA
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-68.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........20 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1250) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (132) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-95.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........12-19 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........4 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (359) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (952) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....58-65.
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 6 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (854) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (60) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-95.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-20 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (464) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (1140) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 57 TO 65. HIGHS 91 TO 97. SOUTHWEST WIND UP
TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 59 TO 68. HIGHS 94 TO 99. EAST WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 65 TO 75. HIGHS 96 TO 101.
NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 65 TO 75. HIGHS 95 TO 100.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 64 TO 74. HIGHS 95 TO 100.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ708-171400-
EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN - PALOUSE - SPOKANE AREA (ZONE 708)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF SPOKANE, PULLMAN, RITZVILLE, WILBUR,
AND CHENEY
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....57-66.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........15 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 3 TO 11 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1036) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
MODERATE (228) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-96.
* 24 HR TREND........8 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-24 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (303) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (813) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-63.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 4 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (767) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO LOW
(58) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-96.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-18 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...HIGH (566) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO VERY
HIGH (1126) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 62. HIGHS 89 TO 97. SOUTHWEST WIND UP
TO 5 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 64. HIGHS 93 TO 100. EAST
WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 61 TO 70. HIGHS 94 TO 102.
NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 70. HIGHS 93 TO 101.
THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS 60 TO
69. HIGHS 93 TO 100.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ709-171400-
LOWER PALOUSE - SNAKE RIVER (ZONE 709)-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF POMEROY
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS OVERNIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...20 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....61-66.
* 24 HR TREND........3 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........UNCHANGED.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 6 TO 17 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (498) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
MODERATE (285) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-97.
* 24 HR TREND........9 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-25 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........3 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (331) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
HIGH (500) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....60-64.
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-50 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (452) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (80) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-98.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-20 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 11 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (443) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (865) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 60. HIGHS 89 TO 99. WEST WIND
UP TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 65. HIGHS 92 TO 102.
NORTHEAST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 65 TO 70. HIGHS 93 TO 103.
NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF
SHOWERS. LOWS 64 TO 70. HIGHS 92 TO 102.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
WAZ705-706-171400-
FOOTHILLS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES (ZONE 705)-
WATERVILLE PLATEAU (ZONE 706)-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF CHELAN, WENATCHEE, WATERVILLE,
AND GRAND COULEE
316 PM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THE NIGHT.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...5 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....61-69.
* 24 HR TREND........4 DEGREES COOLER.
* MAX HUMIDITY........55-70 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........10 PERCENT WETTER.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...FAIR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 3 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1460) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (72) OVERNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-97.
* 24 HR TREND........6 DEGREES COOLER.
* MIN HUMIDITY........13-18 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND........6 PERCENT DRIER.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 4 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE
MORNING INCREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (475) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (1089) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....58-65.
* MAX HUMIDITY........45-55 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...POOR.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 6 TO 15 MPH.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL FALLING TO NEAR SURFACE.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...VERY HIGH (1026) IN THE EVENING DECREASING TO
LOW (65) OVERNIGHT.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* CHANCE OF LIGHTNING...0 PERCENT.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-95.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-20 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 3 TO 11 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.
* CWR (> 0.10 IN).....0 PERCENT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (378) IN THE MORNING INCREASING TO
VERY HIGH (1185) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 65. HIGHS 89 TO 98. WEST WIND UP TO
10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 61 TO 68. HIGHS 91 TO 101. WEST
WIND UP TO 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 68 TO 75. HIGHS 92 TO 102.
NORTHWEST WIND UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 68 TO 74. HIGHS 92 TO 101.
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 67 TO 73. HIGHS 91 TO 101.
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR JUL 24 - 30 2026
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.
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