Fire weather watch affecting Eastern Washington Tuesday - enhanced fire threat

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At 10:51 a.m. on Sunday, the NWS Spokane WA released a fire weather watch valid for Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. The watch is for Okanogan Valley, Methow Valley, Central Washington Cascade Foothills, Waterville Plateau, Western Columbia Basin, Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane area and Lower Palouse / Snake River.

"The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Relative Humidities: 10 to 25%. Impacts: Rapid spread for any new or ongoing fires," states the NWS.

This watch is in effect until Tuesday at 11 p.m.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are possible. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published June 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM.