Red Flag Warning

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL WASHINGTON...

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY SATURDAY FOR MUCH OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST...

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 10 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected Area: Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707).

* Winds: Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Relative Humidities: 15 to 21 percent.

* Impacts: Strong winds and low humidity Saturday may lead to very rapid fire spread with any new or ongoing fires.