* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 80s to
near 90 degrees with lower 90s probable in the Cascade Valleys.
Lows Monday morning in the mid 50s to lower 60s. This will pose a
moderate risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water temperatures, including area lakes and
rivers, remain cold (in the upper 40s and 50s) which significantly
increases the risk of cold shock and drowning, even for confident
swimmers in calm water. Cold water drains body heat up to 25 times
faster than cold air.
* WHAT...High temperatures between 92 and 97 degrees will produce
widespread Moderate HeatRisk through this evening. The hottest
temperatures are expected from the Portland/Vancouver Metro east
through the Columbia Gorge to the Hood River Valley.
* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central
Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern
and Central Oregon Cascades, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz
River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Exposure to hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate HeatRisk is the level of heat that
affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those
without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts are
possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.
* WHAT...High temperatures between 92 and 97 degrees will produce
widespread Moderate HeatRisk through this evening. The hottest
temperatures are expected from the Portland/Vancouver Metro east
through the Columbia Gorge to the Hood River Valley.
* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central
Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern
and Central Oregon Cascades, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz
River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Exposure to hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate HeatRisk is the level of heat that
affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those
without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts are
possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 degrees.
* WHERE...Oregon Lower Treasure Valley.
* WHEN...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ today to 10 PM MDT /9 PM PDT/
Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat across the area may result in heat-related illness,
especially for the young, elderly, and animals.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 95 to 102 degrees expected.
* WHERE...The Umpqua, Rogue, Applegate, and Illinois valleys in
Douglas, Jackson and Josephine counties, and the Shasta, Scott,
Klamath, and Salmon valleys in Siskiyou County. This includes
Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Provolt, Cave Junction, Yreka,
Happy Camp, Fort Jones, Somes Bar, Sawyers Bar, Roseburg, Camas
Valley, Canyonville, Sutherlin, Drain, and Elkton.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Area rivers remain cold and dangerous due to
ongoing mountain snowmelt. Practice cold water safety if seeking
relief from hot temperatures in area waterways.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 80s to
near 90 degrees with lower to mid 90s probable in the Cascade
Valleys. Lows Monday morning in the mid 50s to lower 60s. This
will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water temperatures, including area lakes and
rivers, remain cold (in the upper 40s and 50s) which significantly
increases the risk of cold shock and drowning, even for confident
swimmers in calm water. Cold water drains body heat up to 25 times
faster than cold air.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid 80s to
near 90 degrees with lower to mid 90s probable in the Cascade
Valleys. Lows Monday morning in the mid 50s to lower 60s. This
will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water temperatures, including area lakes and
rivers, remain cold (in the upper 40s and 50s) which significantly
increases the risk of cold shock and drowning, even for confident
swimmers in calm water. Cold water drains body heat up to 25 times
faster than cold air.
* WHAT...High temperatures between 92 and 98 degrees and low
temperatures between 58 and 66 degrees will produce widespread
Moderate HeatRisk today and Monday. Major HeatRisk will be most
widespread in the Portland/Vancouver Metro, Columbia River Gorge,
and Hood River Valley where temperatures will be the hottest.
* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central
Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern
and Central Oregon Cascades, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz
River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Exposure to hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate HeatRisk is the level of heat that
affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those
without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts are
possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.
Major HeatRisk is the level of heat that affects anyone without
effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts are likely in
some health systems, heat-sensitive industries, and infrastructure.
* WHAT...High temperatures between 92 and 98 degrees and low
temperatures between 58 and 66 degrees will produce widespread
Moderate HeatRisk today and Monday. Major HeatRisk will be most
widespread in the Portland/Vancouver Metro, Columbia River Gorge,
and Hood River Valley where temperatures will be the hottest.
* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central
Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern
and Central Oregon Cascades, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz
River Valleys, and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Exposure to hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate HeatRisk is the level of heat that
affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those
without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts are
possible in some health systems and in heat-sensitive industries.
Major HeatRisk is the level of heat that affects anyone without
effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. Impacts are likely in
some health systems, heat-sensitive industries, and infrastructure.
...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED MONDAY AND TUESDAY...
.Winds are expected to increase through the Kittitas Valley,
Columbia River Gorge, and into the Columbia Basin starting Monday
afternoon. This, combined with very low RHs due to the ongoing
heat wave, will make for increased risks for wildfire spread,
especially during the afternoon and early evening hours on Monday
and Tuesday.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 2 PM Monday to 8 PM PDT Tuesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 691
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.
* TIMING...From 2 PM Monday to 8 PM PDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 expected.
* WHERE...Oregon Lower Treasure Valley.
* WHEN...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ Monday to 10 PM MDT /9 PM PDT/
Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat across the area may result in heat-related illness,
especially for the young, elderly, and animals.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees
expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat will
significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for
those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without
effective cooling or adequate hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures are expected to occur
Monday afternoon.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 degrees
expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures are expected to occur
Monday afternoon.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees
expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat will
significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for
those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without
effective cooling or adequate hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures are expected to occur
Monday afternoon.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 degrees
expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures are expected to occur
Monday afternoon.
...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY MONDAY AND TUESDAY...
.Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop both Monday and Tuesday
across central Washington with hot temperatures in the 80s and
90s and dry conditions.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday. A Red Flag Warning has also been
issued from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central
Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Winds: West/Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent.
* Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.
...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY MONDAY AND TUESDAY...
.Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop both Monday and Tuesday
across central Washington with hot temperatures in the 80s and
90s and dry conditions.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday. A Red Flag Warning has also been
issued from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central
Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Winds: West/Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent.
* Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.
* WHAT...High temperatures between 91 and 101 degrees.
* WHERE...Nespelem, Tonasket, Mansfield, Omak, Winthrop, Conconully,
Oroville, Waterville, Okanogan, Loup Loup Pass, Methow,
Leavenworth, Bridgeport, Holden Village, Mazama, Stehekin, Twisp,
Brewster, Badger Mountain Road, Disautel Pass, Plain, and Stevens
Pass.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Increased risk of heat-related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures in the 60s will provide
little relief at night. Be mindful that lakes, rivers, and streams
are still cold.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 95 and 105.
* WHERE...Wenatchee, Quincy, Number 1 Canyon, Othello, Entiat,
Pangborn Airport, Moses Lake, Cashmere, Ephrata, Chelan, and
Number 2 Canyon.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Increased risk for heat-related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s
will provide very little relief at night.