The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* Affected Area: Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone
705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia Basin
(Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area
(Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).
* Winds: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 11 to 19 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is possible
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN OREGON AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON ON
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...
.Warm, dry, and breezy to windy conditions are expected Thursday
through Friday across portions of central and eastern Oregon
as well as south central Washington, especially through the
Cascade gaps. Strongest winds are expected for Friday.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon, 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and 701 Eastern
Columbia River Gorge of Oregon.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN OREGON AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON ON
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...
.Warm, dry, and breezy to windy conditions are expected Thursday
through Friday across portions of central and eastern Oregon
as well as south central Washington, especially through the
Cascade gaps. Strongest winds are expected for Friday.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley.
* TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN OREGON AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON ON
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...
.Warm, dry, and breezy to windy conditions are expected Thursday
through Friday across portions of central and eastern Oregon
as well as south central Washington, especially through the
Cascade gaps. Strongest winds are expected for Friday.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 703 Warm Springs Reservation.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* WINDS...West 10 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.
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN OREGON AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON ON
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...
.Warm, dry, and breezy to windy conditions are expected Thursday
through Friday across portions of central and eastern Oregon
as well as south central Washington, especially through the
Cascade gaps. Strongest winds are expected for Friday.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon, 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and 701 Eastern
Columbia River Gorge of Oregon.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN OREGON AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON ON
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...
.Warm, dry, and breezy to windy conditions are expected Thursday
through Friday across portions of central and eastern Oregon
as well as south central Washington, especially through the
Cascade gaps. Strongest winds are expected for Friday.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 696 John Day Valley.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF
CENTRAL AND EASTERN OREGON AND SOUTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON ON
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY...
.Warm, dry, and breezy to windy conditions are expected Thursday
through Friday across portions of central and eastern Oregon
as well as south central Washington, especially through the
Cascade gaps. Strongest winds are expected for Friday.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 1 PM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 700 Central Mountains of
Oregon.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North
Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659
West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.
* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 15 mph, becoming west tonight.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent.
* STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected.
* 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.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory...in effect until 10 AM PDT Thursday.
A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in
the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air
quality to reach unhealthy 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.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Quality Advisory...in effect until 10 AM PDT Thursday.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality
advisory for Klamath County. Check current air quality conditions
and advisories on DEQs Air Quality Index or by downloading the
OregonAIR on your app on your smartphone.
Many county health and local air agencies have also issued wood
burning restrictions limiting the use of wood stoves, fireplaces and
outdoor burning. There are often exceptions for those who use wood
exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income. Check
with your local heath or air agency for current restrictions.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
DEQs color-coded Air Quality Index provides current air quality
conditions and ranks air quality as follows: Green is good. Yellow is
moderate. Orange is unhealthy for sensitive groups such as children,
the elderly, pregnant women and those with respiratory conditions.
Red is unhealthy for everyone. Purple is very unhealthy for all
groups. Maroon is hazardous.
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.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s to low 90s
today. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 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...Temperatures of 95 to 102 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central
Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Lower Columbia River
and Cowlitz River Valleys.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Temperatures of 95 to 102 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central
Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley,
Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Lower Columbia River
and Cowlitz River Valleys.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North
Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659
West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.
* WINDS...Light becoming west 5 to 10 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 95.
* IMPACTS...A combination of low relative humidity, unstable
airmass, and warm temperatures can contribute to rapid rates
of spread and down- wind spotting on existing fires. If a fire
were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding
area.
* STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected
* 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...High temperatures in the 90s to around 100 are expected.
Low temperatures will be mainly in the upper 50s to mid 60s.
* WHERE...Central Douglas County and Eastern Douglas County
Foothills, including the Umpqua Basin. This includes Roseburg,
Camas Valley, Elkton and Tiller.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...An increased chance of heat related illness for those
without access to cooling facilities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight temperatures will limit relief
from hot daytime temperatures.
* WHAT...High temperatures of 96 to 105 expected. Low temperatures
will be mainly in the mid 60s.
* WHERE...In California, Central Siskiyou County and Western
Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Eastern Curry County and Josephine
County and Jackson County. This includes the Rogue, Illinois,
Scott, Shasta and Klamath River Valleys as well as the communities
of Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, Yreka, Montague,
and Happy Camp.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...An increased chance of heat related illness for those
without access to cooling facilities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warm overnight temperatures will limit relief
from hot daytime temperatures.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s to mid 90s
today. Low temperatures mostly in the low to mid 60s. This will
pose a Moderate risk of heat-related impacts.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North
Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659
West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.
* WINDS...West 5 to 10 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 95.
* IMPACTS...A combination of low relative humidity, unstable
airmass, and warm temperatures can contribute to rapid rates
of spread and down- wind spotting on existing fires. If a fire
were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding
area.
* STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected
* 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 and Fire Weather Zone 659
West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet.
* WINDS...West 5 to 10 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 33 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 82.
* IMPACTS...A combination of low relative humidity, unstable
airmass, and warm temperatures can contribute to rapid rates
of spread and down- wind spotting on existing fires. If a fire
were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding
area.
* STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected
* 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 high temperatures in the 80s to low 90s
today and 80s to mid 90s Wednesday. Low temperatures mostly in the
low to mid 60s. This will pose a Moderate risk of heat-related
impacts.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday.
* 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.