08/20/2026
This watch has been updated to a red flag warning for Saturday the 22nd from 5 am to 8 pm.
https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=SEW&wwa=red%20flag%20warning
The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch in effect from late Friday night through Saturday evening due to dry conditions, potential for lightning, and gusty outflow winds.
What is happening?
• The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Fire Weather Watch in the western slopes of the Central Cascades generally above 1500 feet.
• Any storms that develop will be capable of gusty and erratic winds between 20 to 30 miles per hour.
• If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.
• A Fire Weather Watch means that there is potential for critical fire weather conditions to develop.
When is this happening?
• Fire Weather Watch - Friday evening through Saturday night.