HOT, DRY, WINDY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. .Hot and dry conditions will be in place on Sunday. Westerly winds will increase through the day across the East Slopes and into the Western Columbia Basin. There is a 30-50% chance for wind gusts of 30 mph or stronger along the ridgetops of the Cascades, into the foothills, and on to the Waterville Plateau. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696). * Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 18 to 25 percent in eastern half of zone 696 including lower river valleys around Leavenworth, Ardenvoir, and lower Lake Chelan increasing to 30-40% closer to the crest. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires.
