At 817 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Paradise, or 26 miles southwest of Lewiston, 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...
Rogersburg and Anatone.
...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY...
.Thunderstorms capable of producing abundant lightning are
possible this morning and again this afternoon and evening.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible mainly this morning across
portions of the east slopes of the Oregon Cascades and Columbia
Basin while this afternoon the thunderstorms are possible across
the eastern Oregon Mountains. Abundant lightning is capable of
producing new fire starts.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 10 AM
this morning to 5 PM PDT this afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains
of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of
Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley.
* IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading
to new fire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered. Lightning activity level
of 2 to 3.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near
thunderstorms.
...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY...
.Thunderstorms capable of producing abundant lightning are
possible this morning and again this afternoon and evening.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible mainly this morning across
portions of the east slopes of the Oregon Cascades and Columbia
Basin while this afternoon the thunderstorms are possible across
the eastern Oregon Mountains. Abundant lightning is capable of
producing new fire starts.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 10 AM
PDT this morning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 639 East Slopes of the
Northern Oregon Cascades, 691 Lower Columbia Basin and 694
Yakama Alpine District.
* IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading
to new fire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning activity
level of 2.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high of 40 to 50 mph are possible near
thunderstorms.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 97 to 106 degrees
Monday.
* WHERE...Gifford, Lewiston Grade, Peck, Alpowa Summit, Culdesac,
Clarkston, Pomeroy, Lapwai, and Lewiston.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
At 224 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Parkdale, or 9 miles south of Hood River, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 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 vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hood River, Odell, Parkdale, Dee, and Underwood.
In Washington this includes State Route 14 near mile marker 63.
This includes the following highways in Oregon...
Interstate 84 between mile markers 62 and 68.
State Highway 35 between mile markers 80 and 102.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 3 AM to 5 PM
PDT Monday.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 701 Foothills of Northeast
Washington (Zone 701), Fire Weather Zone 707 Western Columbia
Basin (Zone 707), Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin
-Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709
Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).
* Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms containing only brief
rain.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty outflow winds are possible near any
thunderstorms.
* Impacts: Abundant lightning combined with dry fuels may lead to
several new fire starts on Monday. The fast movement of storms
will limit rain amounts, leading to the potential for new fire
starts.
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
An Air Quality Alert continues for all of Okanogan and Ferry
Counties, as well as the Colville Reservation until
further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional
wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for
symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.
Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 97 to 106 degrees
Monday.
* WHERE...Gifford, Alpowa Summit, Lapwai, Lewiston, Lewiston Grade,
Pomeroy, Culdesac, Peck, and Clarkston.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
An Air Quality Alert was issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
An Air Quality Alert continues for all of Okanogan and Ferry
Counties, as well as the Colville Reservation until
further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional
wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for
symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.
Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Saturday's high temperatures 95 to
101 with up to 105 at Omak.
* WHERE...Mansfield, Methow, Chelan, Okanogan, Oroville, Bridgeport,
Omak, Disautel Pass, Mazama, Winthrop, Number 1 Canyon, Brewster,
Tonasket, Conconully, Plain, Waterville, Pangborn Airport,
Cashmere, Loup Loup Pass, Badger Mountain Road, Number 2 Canyon,
Nespelem, Twisp, Leavenworth, Wenatchee, and Entiat.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Saturday's high temperatures 96 and
101 degrees.
* WHERE...Boulder Creek Road, Wauconda, Republic, Chesaw Road,
Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Sherman Pass, and Inchelium.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Saturday's high temperatures 95 to
101 with up to 105 at Omak.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will be well above
average with some areas staying above 80 degrees well into the
night. Homes without air conditioning will struggle to cool
overnight.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 90 to 100.
* WHERE...Anatone, Peola, Mountain Road, and Cloverland Road.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Saturday's high temperatures 95 and
100 degrees.
* WHERE...Chewelah, Wauconda, Ione, Newport, Chesaw Road, Metaline
Falls, Metaline, Flowery Trail Road, Clark Fork, Deer Park,
Northport, Orin-Rice Road, Sandpoint, Colville, Inchelium, Kettle
Falls, Springdale-Hunters Road, Tiger, Schweitzer Mountain Road,
Athol, Republic, Fruitland, Bonners Ferry, Eastport, Priest River,
Boulder Creek Road, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, and Sherman Pass.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Yakima County,
including the Yakima Reservation, due to expected smoke from nearby
and regional wildfires...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Particulate
matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
levels.
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.
Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of
Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-
6000. Information can also be found on the Washington Smoke Blog at
wasmoke.blogspot.com
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 98 and
103 degrees. Saturday's high temperatures 95 and 100 degrees.
* WHERE...Ione, Northport, Clark Fork, Kettle Falls, Colville,
Fruitland, Republic, Orin-Rice Road, Springdale-Hunters Road,
Athol, Deer Park, Chewelah, Priest River, Tiger, Flowery Trail
Road, Inchelium, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, Schweitzer
Mountain Road, Metaline, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Sandpoint,
Newport, Wauconda, Bonners Ferry, Metaline Falls, Sherman Pass,
and Eastport.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 90 to 100. The hottest
temperatures will be on Friday.
* WHERE...Cloverland Road, Peola, Anatone, and Mountain Road.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 102 and
108 with up to 112 degrees around Lewiston. Saturday's high
temperatures 95 to 101 with up to 105 at Omak.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will be well above
average with some areas staying above 80 degrees well into the
night. Homes without air conditioning will struggle to cool
overnight.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 1 AM PDT SUNDAY
FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL
CASCADES, EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE
CHELAN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA...
* Impacts: Combined with dry fuels...these conditions could
result in very active convective columns and possible plume
dominated fires.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central
Cascades (Zone 696) and Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of
North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation
Area (Zone 697).
* Winds: Friday, terrain driven wind 4 to 8 mph. Friday evening
through Saturday evening, west or northwest wind 6 to 9 mph with
evening gusts to 16 mph.
* Timing: Noon Friday to 1 AM PDT Sunday.
* Relative Humidities: 14 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30
to 47 percent over the higher terrain.
* Temperatures: High temperatures 100 to 105 in the valleys and
85 to 95 in the higher terrain.
An Air Quality Alert was issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
An Air Quality Alert continues for all of Okanogan and Ferry
Counties, as well as the Colville Reservation is in effect until
further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional
wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for
symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.
Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.
The Air Quality Alert has ended for Chelan and Asotin counties.
