Red Flag Warning Extended for West Slopes of Central Cascades Through 5 p.m. PDT
The National Weather Service has extended the Red Flag Warning for the West Slopes of the Central Cascades, now in effect until 5 p.m. PDT on August 22.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 22, 2026, 6:49 a.m. ET
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Aug 22, 2026, 6:54 a.m. ET
Red Flag Warning Issued for West Slopes of Central Cascades Through 5 PM PDT
The National Weather Service Seattle WA issued a Red Flag Warning on August 22, 2026, at 3:43 a.m. PDT for the West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. The warning is in effect from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on the same day, and will lift at 5 p.m. PDT.
The warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either imminent or occurring now. Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts, and thunderstorms can bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in rate and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.
A Red Flag Warning means that any fires that develop will likely spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Aug 22, 2026, 6:53 a.m. ET
Red Flag Warning: Lightning and Wind Shifts Could Spark Multiple Fires in Central Cascades
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red Flag Warning for the West Slopes of the Central Cascades generally above 1500 feet, effective from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on August 22, 2026. The warning, issued at 3:43 a.m. PDT, highlights that scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts, and thunderstorms can bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, leading to rapid changes in rate and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can pose a threat for several hours after a new lightning-caused fire begins, and air quality may diminish in the surrounding area if a fire were to start.
The warning means critical fire weather conditions are imminent or occurring. Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly, and outdoor burning is not recommended. The warning covers one zone and expires at 5 p.m. PDT.
Aug 22, 2026, 6:49 a.m. ETFirst report
Red Flag Warning Issued for West Slopes of Central Cascades Through 5 p.m. PDT
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red Flag Warning for the West Slopes of the Central Cascades generally above 1500 feet, effective from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on August 22, 2026. The warning was issued at 3:43 a.m. PDT on the same day and expires at 5 p.m. PDT.
The warning indicates that critical fire weather conditions are either imminent or occurring. Scattered lightning in dry fuels could cause multiple fire starts, and thunderstorms may bring sudden sharp wind shifts, leading to rapid changes in fire spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can pose a threat for several hours after a new fire starts. If a fire begins, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.
Outdoor burning is not recommended, as any fires that develop will likely spread quickly.
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