Red Flag Warning

A dry cold front will push toward and through the area Friday and Saturday, bringing breezy west to southwesterly winds. Winds will be strongest near the Cascades and Western Columbia Basin. Wind speeds on Friday and Saturday will be similar, though winds on Saturday will be more widespread, expanding into the eastern Columbia Basin. Combined with low afternoon relative humidity values, poor to fair humidity recoveries at night, hot temperatures, and dry fuels, the winds will bring critical fire weather conditions.

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702).

* Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 10 to 18 percent.

* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible with any new or ongoing fires.