Fire weather watch affecting Eastern Washington Thursday - enhanced fire threat

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A fire weather watch was released by the NWS Spokane WA on Wednesday at 1:51 a.m. valid for Thursday between noon and 8 p.m. The watch is for Colville Reservation, Okanogan 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 Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), 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: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Relative Humidities: 12 to 20%. Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires," describes the NWS.

This watch is in effect until Thursday at 8 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 24, 2026 at 1:56 AM.