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...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons 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 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 21 percent. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.

* WHAT...Temperatures 95 to 100 degrees. * WHERE...Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT /9 PM PDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially for the young, elderly, and animals.

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 672 AND 673 BELOW 3000 FEET THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .Scattered thunderstorms will continue to develop this afternoon into this evening. These storms will produce gusty outflow winds and little rainfall. A lull in activity is expected overnight before storms increase again Wednesday morning. The storms Wednesday should be wetter but unlikely to produce wetting rains in all areas. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Up to 60 mph.

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY AND TUESDAY... .Winds are expected to increase through the Kittitas Valley, Columbia River Gorge, and into the Columbia Basin again in the afternoon Tuesday. 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 Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY AND TUESDAY... .Winds are expected to increase through the Kittitas Valley, Columbia River Gorge, and into the Columbia Basin again in the afternoon Tuesday. 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 Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. * TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * 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...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 96-103 degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally 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 this evening. * 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 continue through this afternoon.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 95-102 degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally 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 this evening. * 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 continue through this afternoon.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 96-103 degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally 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 this evening. * 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 continue through this afternoon.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 90-100 degrees expected with overnight lows 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * 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 continue through this afternoon.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 95-102 degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally 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 this evening. * 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 continue through this afternoon.

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LIGHTING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 672 AND 673 BELOW 3000 FEET THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon into this evening. These will produce gusty outflow winds and little rainfall. A lull in activity is expected overnight before storms increase again Wednesday morning. The storms Wednesday should be wetter but still not produce wetting rains in all areas. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM MDT /noon PDT/ this afternoon to 6 PM MDT /5 PM PDT/ Wednesday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Up to 60 mph.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100 degrees. * WHERE...Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT /9 PM PDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially for the young, elderly, and animals.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 96-103 degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally 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. 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 between 95-102 degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally 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.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 96-103 degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally 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. 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 between 90-100 degrees expected with overnight lows 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. * 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.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 95-102 degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will pose a moderate to locally 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.

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY AND TUESDAY... .Winds are expected to increase through the Kittitas Valley, Columbia River Gorge, and into the Columbia Basin again in the afternoon Tuesday. 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 Tuesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY TUESDAY... .Fire weather conditions have risen above critical thresholds Monday evening. Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop again Tuesday afternoon across central Washington with hot temperatures in the 80s and 90s and dry conditions. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 10 to 20 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. * 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: 10 to 20 percent. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.