Fire weather watch affecting Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane area Tuesday

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A fire weather watch was released by the NWS Spokane WA on Monday at 12:11 a.m. valid for Tuesday between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. for Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane area.

"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: Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708). Winds: South 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Relative Humidities: 12 to 16%. Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or ongoing fires," explains the NWS.

This watch is in effect until Tuesday at 10 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 July 6, 2026 at 12:16 AM.