…BREEZY TO WINDY WITH LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND
EVENING…
.Breezy to windy northwest winds are expected through the
Kittitas Valley Monday afternoon and evening. Coupled with
low relative humidity, this will facilitate an increased risk of
wildfire spread.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA…Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley.
* TIMING…From 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday.
* WINDS…Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS…Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.