Fire weather watch issued for Okanogan Valley for Saturday - enhanced fire threat

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A fire weather watch was issued by the NWS Spokane WA on Thursday at 1:07 p.m. valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Okanogan Valley.

"The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703). Winds: North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Relative Humidities: 16 to 24%. Impacts: Rapd fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires," comments the NWS.

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

According to the NWS, 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 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM.