Thunderstorms and Red Flag Warning Issued for Washington State
Thunderstorms and Red Flag Warning Issued for Washington State
US · Published Aug 12, 2026
A weather system moving through Washington on Wednesday is expected to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms, accompanied by gusty winds and lightning risks.
This has triggered a Red Flag Warning across central and eastern regions of the state, effective until Wednesday night at 11 PM.

Impact & Risks

The Red Flag Warning covers areas such as the East Washington Central Cascades, Okanogan Highlands, Methow Valley, and others. Gusty winds of up to 40 mph (64 km/h) and lightning strikes pose risks of new wildfire ignitions. Air quality remains a concern due to wildfire smoke, with an Air Quality Alert in effect for counties including Spokane, Chelan, and Okanogan. Residents in affected areas should prepare for potential health impacts from smoke and monitor fire conditions closely.

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