Red Flag Warning Issued for Parts of Idaho and Washington

Red Flag Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle; Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington.

Red Flag Warning

The alert was issued at 4:53 AM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 11:00 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as expected. The event is classified as likely.

Areas Affected

The warning covers Northern and Central Idaho Panhandle; Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington.

Safety Information

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.