* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the
Olympic Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of
the Olympic Mountains.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 85.
* HAINES...Mid-level Haines 6.
* IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures
can contribute to active fire behavior. In Western Washington,
significant growth on existing fires takes place under such
conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish
in the surrounding area.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 98 degrees. This
will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon
and central, south central, and southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.
* 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 temperatures up to 95 degrees. This
will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.
* 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.
* 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.
* WINDS...East 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread
which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with
potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually weaken through the
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western
Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington.
* WINDS...East 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 to 20 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread
which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with
potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
The Southwest Clean Air Agency has continued an Air Quality Advisory,
which is IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SATURDAY.
An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect. Wildfires burning
in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air
quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through 12 PM PDT
Saturday.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
More information about air quality can be found at:
www.swcleanair.gov
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the upper
80s to middle 90s.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and
southwest Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
* WHERE...Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the middle
to upper 90s.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South
Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the upper
80s to middle 90s.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades, Cascades of Lane County,
and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. In Washington, South
Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
An Air Quality Alert for smoke remains in effect by Southwest Clean
Air Agency until 12 PM Saturday. Smoke from wildfires burning in the
region may be intermittent and reach levels unhealthy for sensitive
groups in some areas.
All sensitive groups should limit spending any time outdoors. People
with health conditions may have worsened symptoms. Healthy people
may start to have symptoms.
Wildfire smoke can cause burning eyes, sore throat, headache,
coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and worsening of heart
and lung conditions.
For current current air quality conditions, health precautions,
and additional information on wildland fire smoke, visit the
Southwest Clean Air Agency website at swcleanair.gov or the
Washington Smoke Blog at http://wasmoke.blogspot.com. You may also
contact your local air quality agency.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the
Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 90.
* HAINES...Mid-level Haines 6.
* IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures
can contribute to active fire behavior. In Western Washington,
significant growth on existing fires takes place under such
conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish
in the surrounding area.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North
Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 85.
* HAINES...Mid-level Haines 6.
* IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures
can contribute to active fire behavior. In Western Washington,
significant growth on existing fires takes place under such
conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish
in the surrounding area.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the
Olympic Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of
the Olympic Mountains.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 86.
* HAINES...Mid-level Haines 6.
* IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures
can contribute to active fire behavior. In Western Washington,
significant growth on existing fires takes place under such
conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish
in the surrounding area.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the lower
to middle 90s. Some spots in the lower terrain such as the valleys
and the Hood River Valley will reach into the upper 90s.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South
Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the upper
80s to middle 90s.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades, Cascades of Lane County,
and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. In Washington, South
Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures into the
middle to upper 90s.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and
southwest Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
* WHERE...Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Visibility of less than one quarter of a mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast, Tillamook County Coast,
and Central Coast of Oregon. In Washington, South Washington Coast.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 102 degrees
expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon
and central, south central, and southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday.
* 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.
