RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR MODERATE WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 649, 650, 651, 654, 655, 656, AND 657

Affected Area

Fire Weather Zone 649 North and Central Coastal Strip, Fire Weather Zone 650 North Coastal Lowlands, Fire Weather Zone 651 Central Coastal Lowlands, Fire Weather Zone 654 Central and South Puget Sound Lowlands, Fire Weather Zone 655 Black Hills and Southwest Interior Lowlands, Fire Weather Zone 656 Northeast Puget Sound Lowlands Generally Below 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 657 Southeast Puget Sound Lowlands Generally Below 1500 Feet.

Winds

Northeast 10 to 15 mph.

Relative Humidity

As low as 19 percent.

Temperatures

In the mid 70s.

Timing

Through this evening.

Impacts

.A combination of moderate breezes, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to rapid rates of spread and down-wind spotting on existing fires. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

Tips

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either imminent or occurring now. Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Issued By

NWS Seattle