Columbia County, Washington FirstAlerts

Everything reported for Columbia County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.

• Severe WeatherAug 21, 2026, 2:06 p.m. ETColumbia County, Washington, United States

  Red Flag Warning Issued for Eastern Washington

  The National Weather Service has upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for parts of Eastern Washington, effective August 22–23.

• Severe WeatherAug 20, 2026, 3:31 p.m. ETWashington, United States

  Heat Advisory for Northern Panhandle, Coeur d'Alene Area, Idaho Palouse Through Friday 10 PM PDT

  The National Weather Service warns of high temperatures in the mid to high 90s with Major HeatRisk from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Friday, August 21, 2026.