Red Flag Warning

...BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY TODAY AND SATURDAY THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS AND INTO THE COLUMBIA BASIN...

.Breezy westerly winds through the Cascade gaps will likely (80% chance) overlap with low relative humidity and generate Red Flag conditions this afternoon through Saturday. Poor to fair overnight RH recovery is anticipated Friday night.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley.

* TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.