NOAA Current Watches

...HOT...VERY DRY...AND INCREASINGLY UNSTABLE CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND NEAR THE COLUMBIA GORGE AND WILLAMETTE VALLEY... ...BREEZY OFFSHORE FLOW SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... .Offshore flow is beginning to develop across Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon today, which will eventually bring hot and very dry air into the region for the weekend. North to northeast Fire Weather Watch 2022-08-06T11:00:00-07:00 2022-08-06T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Willamette Valley FIPS6 041003 041043 041047 041051 041053 041067 041071 UGC ORZ604 VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.FW.A.0002.220806T1800Z-220807T0400Z/

...HOT...VERY DRY...AND INCREASINGLY UNSTABLE CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND NEAR THE COLUMBIA GORGE AND WILLAMETTE VALLEY... ...BREEZY OFFSHORE FLOW SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... .Offshore flow is beginning to develop across Southwest Washington and Northwest Oregon today, which will eventually bring hot and very dry air into the region for the weekend. North to northeast Fire Weather Watch 2022-08-06T11:00:00-07:00 2022-08-07T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Mt. Hood National Forest - West of Cascade Crest; North Oregon Cascade Foothills FIPS6 041005 041027 041047 041051 UGC ORZ605 ORZ607 VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.FW.A.0002.220806T1800Z-220808T0300Z/

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the mid 80s to mid 90s expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Southwest Interior, Tacoma Area, Hood Canal Area, Heat Advisory 2022-08-06T12:00:00-07:00 2022-08-07T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Bellevue and Vicinity; Bremerton and Vicinity; East Puget Sound Lowlands; Hood Canal Area; Lower Chehalis Valley Area; Seattle and Vicinity; Southwest Interior; Tacoma Area FIPS6 053027 053031 053033 053035 053041 053045 053053 053061 053067 UGC WAZ504 WAZ509 WAZ511 WAZ512 WAZ555 WAZ556 WAZ558 WAZ559 VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.HT.Y.0003.220806T1900Z-220808T0400Z/

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY BELOW 2000 FEET... * WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the mid 80s to mid 90s expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness below 2000 feet. * WHERE...West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes Heat Advisory 2022-08-06T12:00:00-07:00 2022-08-07T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes FIPS6 053033 053041 053053 053057 053061 053073 UGC WAZ567 WAZ568 WAZ569 VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.HT.Y.0003.220806T1900Z-220808T0400Z/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...High temperatures 97 to 102. Low temperatures 65 to 70. * WHERE...In Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Area, Upper Hood River Valley, Western Columbia River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Greater Vancouver Area, Heat Advisory 2022-08-07T12:00:00-07:00 2022-08-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central Columbia River Gorge; Greater Vancouver Area; Western Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 053011 053059 UGC WAZ039 WAZ045 WAZ046 VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.HT.Y.0003.220807T1900Z-220809T0300Z/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...High temperatures 97 to 102. Low temperatures 65 to 70. * WHERE...In Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Area, Upper Hood River Valley, Western Columbia River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Greater Vancouver Area, Heat Advisory 2022-08-07T12:00:00-07:00 2022-08-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central Columbia River Gorge; Greater Portland Metro Area; Upper Hood River Valley; Western Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 041005 041027 041051 041067 UGC ORZ006 ORZ014 ORZ015 ORZ016 VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.HT.Y.0003.220807T1900Z-220809T0300Z/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285... 624 AND 625... * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be Red Flag Warning 2022-08-05T13:28:00-07:00 2022-08-05T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties FIPS6 041035 041037 UGC ORZ624 ORZ625 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-220806T0300Z/

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 90s to near 106 degrees. Limited overnight relief with low temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s. * WHERE...Quincy, Winchester, Brewster, Waterville, Culdesac, Excessive Heat Watch 2022-08-08T12:00:00-07:00 2022-08-09T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Moderate Possible Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Moses Lake Area; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau; Wenatchee Area FIPS6 053003 053007 053017 053023 053025 053047 UGC WAZ032 WAZ034 WAZ041 WAZ043 WAZ044 VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.EH.A.0002.220808T1900Z-220810T0600Z/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...High temperatures 97 to 102. Low temperatures 60 to 70. * WHERE...In Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Area, Upper Hood River Valley, Western Columbia River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Greater Vancouver Area, Heat Advisory 2022-08-07T12:00:00-07:00 2022-08-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central Columbia River Gorge; Greater Vancouver Area; Western Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 053011 053059 UGC WAZ039 WAZ045 WAZ046 VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.HT.Y.0003.220807T1900Z-220809T0300Z/

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...High temperatures 97 to 102. Low temperatures 60 to 70. * WHERE...In Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Area, Upper Hood River Valley, Western Columbia River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Greater Vancouver Area, Heat Advisory 2022-08-07T12:00:00-07:00 2022-08-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central Columbia River Gorge; Greater Portland Metro Area; Upper Hood River Valley; Western Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 041005 041027 041051 041067 UGC ORZ006 ORZ014 ORZ015 ORZ016 VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.HT.Y.0003.220807T1900Z-220809T0300Z/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285...624 AND 625... * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in new fire starts. Gusty thunderstorm winds could contribute to fire spread. Despite rainfall, initial attack resources could be Red Flag Warning 2022-08-05T13:00:00-07:00 2022-08-05T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties FIPS6 041035 041037 UGC ORZ624 ORZ625 VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0013.220805T2000Z-220806T0300Z/

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...High temperatures 97 to 102. Low temperatures 60 to 70. * WHERE...In Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Area, Upper Hood River Valley, Western Columbia River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Greater Vancouver Area, Western Columbia River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge. Heat Advisory 2022-08-07T12:00:00-07:00 2022-08-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central Columbia River Gorge; Greater Vancouver Area; Western Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 053011 053059 UGC WAZ039 WAZ045 WAZ046 VTEC /O.COR.KPQR.HT.Y.0003.220807T1900Z-220809T0300Z/

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY... * WHAT...High temperatures 97 to 102. Low temperatures 60 to 70. * WHERE...In Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Area, Upper Hood River Valley, Western Columbia River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge. In Washington, Greater Vancouver Area, Western Columbia River Gorge and Central Columbia River Gorge. Heat Advisory 2022-08-07T12:00:00-07:00 2022-08-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Central Columbia River Gorge; Greater Portland Metro Area; Upper Hood River Valley; Western Columbia River Gorge FIPS6 041005 041027 041051 041067 UGC ORZ006 ORZ014 ORZ015 ORZ016 VTEC /O.COR.KPQR.HT.Y.0003.220807T1900Z-220809T0300Z/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2022-08-04T14:12:00-07:00 2022-08-04T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Kittitas Valley FIPS6 053037 UGC WAZ026 VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0029.220804T2112Z-220805T0600Z/

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285... 624 AND 625... The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday. * Impacts: Lightning and high fire danger will likely result in Red Flag Warning 2022-08-05T13:00:00-07:00 2022-08-05T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties FIPS6 041035 041037 UGC ORZ624 ORZ625 VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0013.220805T2000Z-220806T0300Z/

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY... The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality continues the air quality advisory through Friday August 5 for Jackson and Klamath Counties due to smoke from wildfires in Siskiyou County, California. DEQ expects the air quality advisory to last until at least Friday, Air Quality Alert 2022-08-03T21:47:00-07:00 2022-08-04T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Jackson; Klamath FIPS6 041029 041035 UGC ORC029 ORC035 VTEC

...WARM DRY AND BREEZY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE OKANOGAN VALLEY... COLVILLE RESERVATION...AND FOOTHILLS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 701 Foothills of Northeast Washington, Fire Weather Zone 702 Colville Reservation and Fire Red Flag Warning 2022-08-03T15:16:00-07:00 2022-08-03T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Colville Reservation; Foothills of Northeast Washington; Okanogan Valley FIPS6 053019 053047 053051 053063 053065 UGC WAZ701 WAZ702 WAZ703 VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220804T0400Z/

...WARM DRY AND BREEZY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES, WATERVILLE PLATEAU, COLUMBIA BASIN, SPOKANE AREA, PALOUSE, AND SNAKE RIVER... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Red Flag Warning 2022-08-03T15:16:00-07:00 2022-08-03T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Eastern Columbia Basin, Palouse, Spokane Area; Lower Palouse, Snake River; Waterville Plateau; Western Columbia Basin FIPS6 053001 053003 053007 053013 053017 053023 053025 053043 053063 053075 UGC WAZ705 WAZ706 WAZ707 WAZ708 WAZ709 VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220804T0400Z/

...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... .Winds will be breezy across the Kittitas Valley, the eastern Columbia River Gorge, and the Lower Columbia Basin through this evening. Winds in combination with low humidity will facilitate Red Flag Warning 2022-08-03T14:41:00-07:00 2022-08-03T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin FIPS6 053005 053021 053037 053039 053071 053077 UGC WAZ690 WAZ691 VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220804T0400Z/

...GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... .Winds will be breezy across the Kittitas Valley, the eastern Columbia River Gorge, and the Lower Columbia Basin through this evening. Winds in combination with low humidity will facilitate Red Flag Warning 2022-08-03T14:41:00-07:00 2022-08-03T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Central Blue Mountains; Central Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains FIPS6 041013 041017 041023 041025 041031 041049 041061 041069 UGC ORZ640 ORZ642 ORZ644 VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-220804T0400Z/