NOAA Current Watches-WA

At 514 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 26 miles north of Colville, or 65 miles northwest of Priest River, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Northport.

At 456 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Newport, or 12 miles west of Priest River. This storm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Diamond Lake.

At 453 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 21 miles east of Colville, or 40 miles northwest of Priest River, moving south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Ione, Little Pend Oreille Lakes Campground, Lost Creek, Ruby, and Tiger. This includes U.S. Highway 20 in Washington between mile markers 377 and 412.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of North Idaho, including the following counties, Bonner and Boundary and Northeast Washington, including the following county, Pend Oreille. * WHEN...Until 400 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 203 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Northwestern Bonner, Western Boundary and Eastern Pend Oreille Counties - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of North Idaho, including the following county, Boundary and Northeast Washington, including the following county, Pend Oreille. * WHEN...Until 430 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rainfall rate estimates show up to 2"/hr. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 128 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Northwestern Boundary and Northeastern Pend Oreille Counties - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 520 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles southwest of Leavenworth, or 20 miles north of Cle Elum, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Leavenworth, Rock Island Campground, Chatter Creek Campground, Ida Creek Campground, Eightmile Campground, Bridge Creek Campground, Johnny Creek Campground, Eight Mile Campground, and French Creek Campground.

At 458 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Roslyn, or near Cle Elum, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Cle Elum and Roslyn.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet, Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS...Thunderstorms are favored along the eastern slopes of the Olympic mountains and more so in the Cascades this afternoon and evening. Some brief heavy rain or isolated wetting rains are possible, but lightning strikes on very dry fuel are capable of new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds of 25 to 30 mph are possible. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread 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. With lightning occurrences having started earlier this week and thunderstorms expected again today, multiple days in a row of lightning strikes on our dry fuels could result in a critical number of new wildfires. * THUNDERSTORMS...A few lightning strikes occurred in the higher terrain of the Cascades mountains yesterday and that will resume this afternoon and evening. Multiple days in a row of lightning strikes on our dry fuels could result in a critical number of new wildfires.

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall from thunderstorms is possible. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following counties, Chelan and Okanogan. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding or debris flows in steep terrain, particularly near burn scar locations. Rain rates of up to an inch per hour will be possible with thunderstorms. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Those within canyons or near burn scars should monitor for updated information from local authorities. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet, Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS...Thunderstorms are favored along the eastern slopes of the Olympic mountains and more so in the Cascades from this afternoon and evening and again Thursday into Thursday night. Some brief heavy rain or isolated wetting rains are possible, but lightning strikes on very dry fuel are capable of new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds of 25 to 30 mph are possible. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread 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. With lightning occurrences having started Tuesday and thunderstorms expect for two more days, multiple days in a row of lightning strikes on our dry fuels could result in a critical number of new wildfires. * THUNDERSTORMS...Multiple lightning strikes occurred in the higher terrain of the Cascades mountains yesterday afternoon and evening and that will resume this afternoon and evening. Multiple days in a row of lightning strikes on our dry fuels could result in a critical number of new wildfires.

Thunderstorms with heavy rain are expected to develop late Thursday morning through Thursday evening in the Cascades. Heavy rainfall in steep terrain and burn scars may lead to flash flooding or debris flows on Thursday. * WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall from thunderstorms is possible. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following counties, Chelan and Okanogan. This will include, but not limited to burn scar locations: Pioneer and 25 Mile burn scars in Chelan County, and Cedar Creek, Cub Creek, Muckamuck, Walker Creek, and Eagle Bluff burn scars in Okanogan County. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding or debris flows in steep terrain, particularly near burn scar locations. Rain rates of up to an inch per hour will be possible with thunderstorms. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Those within canyons or near burn scars should monitor for updated information from local authorities. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR OUTFLOW WINDS AND HIGH INSTABILITY... * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. 20-30% chance of thunderstorms through this evening. 10-15% chance for wetting rains with passing thunderstorms. * UNSTABLE...High instability with elevated mixing heights may promote pyroconvective activity. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Instantaneous gusts as high as 40 mph. Gusts at these speeds can be observed tens of miles away from the core of the thunderstorm. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in unanticipated erratic fire spread. High instability may result in fire growth. Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in fire starts.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet, Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS...Thunderstorms are favored along the eastern slopes of the Olympic mountains and more so in the Cascades from this afternoon and evening and again Thursday into Thursday night. Some brief heavy rain or isolated wetting rains are possible, but lightning strikes on very dry fuel are capable of new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds of 25 to 30 mph are possible. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread 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. With lightning occurrences having started Tuesday and thunderstorms expect for two more days, multiple days in a row of lightning strikes on our dry fuels could result in a critical number of new wildfires. * THUNDERSTORMS...Multiple lightning strikes occurred in the higher terrain of the Cascades mountains yesterday afternoon and evening and that will resume this afternoon and evening. Multiple days in a row of lightning strikes on our dry fuels could result in a critical number of new wildfires.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet, Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS...Thunderstorms are favored along the eastern slopes of the Olympic mountains between 11 AM and 3 PM, and more so in the Cascades from 3 PM to 8 PM. Wetting rains are possible, but lightning strikes on very dry fuel are capable of new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds of 25 to 30 mph are possible. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread 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. * THUNDERSTORMS...Multiple lightning strikes occurred in the higher terrain of the Cascades mountains yesterday afternoon and evening and that will resume this afternoon and evening. Multiple days in a row of lightning strikes on our dry fuels could result in a critical number of new wildfires.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS, AND THUNDERSTORMS... .Low pressure in the area is increasing instability and producing thunderstorms within the area. Instability will be highest within the Lane and Linn County Cascades. High probability for pyrocumulus development. Outflow winds from thunderstorms may cause rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. 20-30% chance of thunderstorms today. 10-15% chance for wetting rains with passing thunderstorms. * UNSTABLE...High instability with elevated mixing heights may promote pyroconvective activity. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Instantaneous gusts as high as 40 mph. Gusts at these speeds can be observed tens of miles away from the core of the thunderstorm. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in unanticipated erratic fire spread. High instability may result in fire growth. Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in fire starts.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS, AND THUNDERSTORMS... .Low pressure in the area is increasing instability and producing thunderstorms within the area. Instability will be highest within the Lane and Linn County Cascades. High probability for pyrocumulus development. Within thunderstorms, outflow winds may cause rapid fire spread. The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. 25-30% chance of thunderstorms between 9 AM and 1 PM. * DRY AND UNSTABLE...Unstable conditions with elevated mixing heights may promote pyroconvective activity. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow wind gusts up to 35 mph. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in unanticipated erratic fire spread. High instability may result in fire growth. Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in fire starts. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts.

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet, Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS...Thunderstorms are favored along the eastern slopes of the Olympic mountains between 11 AM and 3 PM, and more so in the Cascades from 3 PM to 8 PM. Wetting rains are possible, but lightning strikes on very dry fuel are capable of new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds of 25 to 30 mph are possible. Outflow winds can occur ahead of and behind storms and cause erratic wind directions. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread 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.

At 445 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over southwestern Yakama Reservation, or 23 miles north of Hood River, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Trout Lake.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from the upper 80s to low 90s and low temperatures mostly in the 60s. Temperatures are expected to be cooler given increased cloud cover today. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades, Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, and Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 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.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures up to 90 degrees and low temperatures remaining in the 60s. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Kitsap County, Lowlands of Western Skagit and Northwestern Snohomish Counties, Lowlands of Western Whatcom County, Northern Hood Canal, Southern Hood Canal, Downtown Everett / Marysville Area, Olympia and Southern Puget Sound, and Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area. * WHEN...Until 8 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.