NOAA Current Watches-WA

...HOT, DRY, WINDY SUNDAY AND MONDAY... .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. On Monday winds will shift out of the north to northwest as a cold front passes. The Okanogan Valley will be especially wind with gusts of 45-55 MPH possible. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * 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.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 90 to 95 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between to 90 to 100 degrees possible. * WHERE...Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 98 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 30-50% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley on Wednesday.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 98 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 30-50% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley on Wednesday.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 90 to 95 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between to 90 to 100 degrees possible. * WHERE...Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures around 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 and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to peak on Sunday. Afternoon highs may reach as high as 105 degrees across the lower Columbia Basin.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 90 to 100 degrees possible. * WHERE...Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Portland Metro Hills, and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-60% chance that Tuesday night low temperatures remain above 65 degrees and a 10-15% chance low temperatures remain above 70 degrees, which would limit overnight relief. There is also a 10-25% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter on Tuesday and Wednesday.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 98 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-50% chance that Tuesday night low temperatures remain above 65 degrees and a 10% chance low temperatures remain above 70 degrees, which would limit overnight relief. The highest chances are in the Portland/Vancouver Metro Area and Columbia River Gorge. There is also 20-40% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 98 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-50% chance that Tuesday night low temperatures remain above 65 degrees and a 10% chance low temperatures remain above 70 degrees, which would limit overnight relief. The highest chances are in the Portland/Vancouver Metro Area and Columbia River Gorge. There is also 20-40% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday.

* WHAT...High temperatures 95-105 expected. Overnight low temperatures 65-75. * WHERE...Fairfield, Othello, Disautel Pass, Moses Lake, Quincy, Cashmere, Number 1 Canyon, Badger Mountain Road, Cheney, Davenport, Peck, Rockford, Ephrata, Wilbur, Grand Coulee, Mansfield, Alpowa Summit, Coulee City, Odessa, Ritzville, Clarkston, Nespelem, Okanogan, Tonasket, Entiat, Wenatchee, Lewiston, Pomeroy, Worley, Bridgeport, Omak, Harrington, Culdesac, Downtown Spokane, Gifford, Lapwai, Coeur d'Alene, Brewster, Creston, Number 2 Canyon, Post Falls, Spokane Valley, Oroville, Waterville, Airway Heights, Hayden, Chelan, Lewiston Grade, and Pangborn Airport. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Warm low temperatures will limit ability to cool indoor spaces overnight for those without air conditioning.

...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.

...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: Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 15 to 20 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 90 to 100 degrees possible. * WHERE...Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Portland Metro Hills, and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-60% chance that Tuesday night low temperatures remain above 65 degrees and a 10-15% chance low temperatures remain above 70 degrees, which would limit overnight relief. There is also a 10-25% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter on Tuesday and Wednesday.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 97 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 50-75% chance that Tuesday night low temperatures remain above 65 degrees and a 15-25% chance low temperatures remain above 70 degrees, which would limit overnight relief. The highest chances are in the Portland/Vancouver Metro Area and Columbia River Gorge. There is also 20-40% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday.

* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, temperatures between 93 and 97 degrees expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with afternoon temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees and low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees possible. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley, Portland Metro Lowlands, Greater Vancouver Metro, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 50-75% chance that Tuesday night low temperatures remain above 65 degrees and a 15-25% chance low temperatures remain above 70 degrees, which would limit overnight relief. The highest chances are in the Portland/Vancouver Metro Area and Columbia River Gorge. There is also 20-40% chance for high temperatures of 100 degrees or hotter across the Willamette Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday.

* WHAT...High temperatures 95-105 expected. Overnight low temperatures 65-75. * WHERE...Lewiston Grade, Brewster, Gifford, Worley, Cashmere, Badger Mountain Road, Pangborn Airport, Omak, Waterville, Cheney, Airway Heights, Number 2 Canyon, Mansfield, Quincy, Moses Lake, Rockford, Pomeroy, Hayden, Spokane Valley, Bridgeport, Creston, Davenport, Nespelem, Disautel Pass, Lapwai, Number 1 Canyon, Downtown Spokane, Coulee City, Oroville, Culdesac, Coeur d'Alene, Wilbur, Lewiston, Ephrata, Grand Coulee, Wenatchee, Fairfield, Alpowa Summit, Clarkston, Othello, Ritzville, Harrington, Chelan, Okanogan, Tonasket, Entiat, Peck, Post Falls, and Odessa. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Warm low temperatures will limit ability to cool indoor spaces overnight for those without air conditioning.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures around 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 and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to peak on Sunday. Afternoon highs may reach as high as 105 degrees across the lower Columbia Basin.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 95 and 105 degrees possible. Low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees are possible Tuesday night, which would limit overnight relief. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-80% chance that Tuesday night low temperatures remain above 65 degrees and a 20-40% they don't drop below 70. There is a 10-30% chance for highs to reach 105 Tuesday and Wednesday across the Willamette Valley, highest on Wednesday.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 95 and 105 degrees possible. Low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees are possible Tuesday night, which would limit overnight relief. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-80% chance that Tuesday night low temperatures remain above 65 degrees and a 20-40% they don't drop below 70. There is a 10-30% chance for highs to reach 105 Tuesday and Wednesday across the Willamette Valley, highest on Wednesday.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 95 and 105 degrees possible. Low temperatures between 65 to 70 degrees are possible, which would limit overnight relief. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, and Central Willamette Valley. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 40-50% chance that Tuesday night low temperatures remain above 70 degrees. There is also a 20-40% chance that Tuesday and Wednesday high temperatures exceed 105 degrees across the Willamette Valley.