NOAA Current Watches

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM PDT Monday. 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 at least 1 PM PDT Monday. 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.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org Air Quality Alert 2024-08-09T23:00:00-07:00 2024-08-09T22:58:00-07:00 2024-08-09T22:58:00-07:00 2024-08-10T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Lane County Cascade Foothills; Cascades of Lane County UGC ORZ125 UGC ORZ128 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 100600 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT Saturday. An Air Quality Advisory for Ozone has been issued. High levels of ozone in the lower atmosphere in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through 8 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.oregon.gov/DEQ Air Quality Alert 2024-08-09T23:00:00-07:00 2024-08-09T22:58:00-07:00 2024-08-09T22:58:00-07:00 2024-08-10T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro UGC ORZ109 UGC ORZ110 UGC ORZ111 UGC ORZ112 UGC ORZ113 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 100600 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

Showers and thunderstorms have developed this afternoon across the Washington Cascade crests. These storms have produced abundant lighting and heavy downpours at times, with as much as an inch an hour reported near Stevens Pass. While these storms are largely expected to remain over the wilderness, those outdoors should consider finding shelter until storms dissipate. Those with friends or loved ones hiking or camping in the area should reach out if possible, as these storms could produce minor flooding in canyons or deep valleys, combined with the threat of lightning and even small hail. Special Weather Statement 2024-08-09T18:03:00-07:00 2024-08-09T18:03:00-07:00 2024-08-09T18:03:00-07:00 2024-08-09T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ522 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 100103 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms are expected over the North Cascades with LAL of 3 during the afternoon and evening hours. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-09T14:58:00-07:00 2024-08-09T14:58:00-07:00 2024-08-09T14:58:00-07:00 2024-08-10T00:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet SAME 053033 SAME 053057 SAME 053061 SAME 053073 UGC WAZ658 AWIPSidentifier RFWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS86 KSEW 092158 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 658 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240810T0700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-10T07:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.db9a606660a64c689327ee85d907ac5d2c5e74a1.001.1,2024-08-08T14:05:00-07:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the mid 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate to isolated major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to remain over western Washington through Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast. Heat Advisory 2024-08-09T14:53:00-07:00 2024-08-09T14:53:00-07:00 2024-08-09T14:53:00-07:00 2024-08-09T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Western Whatcom County; Western Skagit County; Everett and Vicinity; Tacoma Area; Hood Canal Area; East Puget Sound Lowlands; Bellevue and Vicinity; Seattle and Vicinity; Bremerton and Vicinity; West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053035 SAME 053061 SAME 053053 SAME 053031 SAME 053045 SAME 053033 SAME 053041 UGC WAZ503 UGC WAZ506 UGC WAZ507 UGC WAZ509 UGC WAZ511 UGC WAZ555 UGC WAZ556 UGC WAZ558 UGC WAZ559 UGC WAZ567 UGC WAZ568 UGC WAZ569 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 092153 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-10T04:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.894cc217aeb876cbe8e61bd980a444cd7e708b58.002.1,2024-08-08T20:51:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0d190f406e2aa8138f8b5d7d3ee24f79497814ed.001.1,2024-08-08T14:41:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.16a834e37beaf0653d2525be2eeef3fde9b418c0.001.1,2024-08-07T21:39:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d069d466e925785464937761fccbfbed706785fd.001.1,2024-08-07T13:00:00-07:00

FFWOTX The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Cedar Creek Burn Scar in... Western Okanogan County in north central Washington... * Until 500 PM PDT. * At 154 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Cedar Creek Burn Scar. Between 0.4 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the warning area will cause mud slides near steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the Cedar Creek Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the Cedar Creek Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mazama. Flash Flood Warning 2024-08-09T13:54:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:54:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:54:00-07:00 2024-08-09T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Immediate Severe Likely Okanogan, WA 48.56,-120.36 48.54,-120.34 48.52,-120.31 48.5,-120.34 48.51,-120.39 48.55,-120.45 48.58,-120.46 48.59,-120.44 48.59,-120.41 48.58,-120.39 48.56,-120.36 SAME 053047 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier FFWOTX WMOidentifier WGUS56 KOTX 092054 flashFloodDetection RADAR INDICATED BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FF.W.0001.240809T2054Z-240810T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-10T00:00:00+00:00

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM PDT Monday. 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 at least 1 PM PDT Monday. 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.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org Air Quality Alert 2024-08-09T13:19:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:17:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:17:00-07:00 2024-08-12T13:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Lane County Cascade Foothills; Cascades of Lane County UGC ORZ125 UGC ORZ128 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 092019 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Alert 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. 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. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-09T13:18:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:18:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:18:00-07:00 2024-08-12T13:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Yakima, WA SAME 053077 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 092018 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON. 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 Air Quality Alert 2024-08-09T13:18:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:18:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:18:00-07:00 2024-08-12T13:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Deschutes, OR; Grant, OR SAME 041017 SAME 041023 UGC ORC017 UGC ORC023 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 092018 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Southwest Clean Air Agency will allow the Air Quality Advisory to expire at 1 PM PDT Friday as air quality conditions are expected to gradually improve. More information about air quality can be found at: www.swcleanair.gov Air Quality Alert 2024-08-09T12:56:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:51:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:51:00-07:00 2024-08-12T13:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Cowlitz County Lowlands; East Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; South Washington Cascades UGC WAZ204 UGC WAZ207 UGC WAZ208 UGC WAZ209 UGC WAZ210 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 091956 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM PDT Monday. 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 at least 1 PM PDT Monday. 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.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org Air Quality Alert 2024-08-09T12:56:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:51:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:51:00-07:00 2024-08-12T13:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Lane County Cascade Foothills; Cascades of Lane County UGC ORZ125 UGC ORZ128 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 091956 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory...in effect until at least 3 PM PDT on Monday, August 12. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Lake, Klamath, and central amd eastern Douglas counties due to wildfires burning in the region. The DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Jackson and Josephine counties through this period due to smoke from surrounding fires. The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather and planned burn operations. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. 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. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org Air Quality Alert 2024-08-09T12:38:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:38:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:38:00-07:00 2024-08-10T12:45:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Jackson, OR; Klamath, OR SAME 041029 SAME 041035 UGC ORC029 UGC ORC035 AWIPSidentifier AQAMFR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KMFR 091938 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT ON MONDAY, AUGUST 12 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Southwest Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM PDT Friday. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke at times through 1 PM PDT Friday. 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 Air Quality Alert 2024-08-09T12:25:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:18:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:18:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:30:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Cowlitz County Lowlands; East Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; South Washington Cascades UGC WAZ204 UGC WAZ207 UGC WAZ208 UGC WAZ209 UGC WAZ210 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 091925 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency have continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM PDT Monday. 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 at least 1 PM PDT Monday. 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.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org Air Quality Alert 2024-08-09T12:25:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:18:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:18:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:30:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Lane County Cascade Foothills; Cascades of Lane County UGC ORZ125 UGC ORZ128 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 091925 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING IN CASCADES THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... Showers and thunderstorms will expand in coverage over the Cascades this afternoon with abundant lightning into the evening hours. A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms is expected with enough lightning to occur to overcome the extinguishing effects of rain. This will especially be so for lightning strikes outside of cores of thunderstorms. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Fire Weather Zone 703 Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley (Zone 704) and Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705). * Thunderstorms: Abundant lightning resulting in frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds of up to 40 mph will be possible. * Impacts: Lightning may result in new fire starts. Gusty outflow winds will be capable of rapid fire spread and causing erratic wind directions. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-09T11:49:00-07:00 2024-08-09T11:49:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-10T00:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely East Washington Central Cascades; East Portion of North Cascades National Park / Lake Chelan National Recreation Area; East Washington North Cascades; Okanogan Valley; Methow Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053017 UGC WAZ696 UGC WAZ697 UGC WAZ698 UGC WAZ703 UGC WAZ704 UGC WAZ705 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 091849 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR CENTRAL AND NORTHERN EAST SLOPES AND FOOTHILLS OF CASCADES, METHOW VALLEY AND OKANOGAN VALLEY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0014.240809T1900Z-240810T0700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-10T07:00:00+00:00

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms are expected over the North Cascades with LAL of 3 during the afternoon and evening hours. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-09T04:10:00-07:00 2024-08-09T04:10:00-07:00 2024-08-09T10:00:00-07:00 2024-08-09T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet SAME 053033 SAME 053057 SAME 053061 SAME 053073 UGC WAZ658 AWIPSidentifier RFWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS86 KSEW 091110 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 658 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FW.W.0004.240809T1700Z-240810T0700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-10T07:00:00+00:00

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING IN CASCADES THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... Showers and thunderstorms will expand in coverage over the Cascades this afternoon with abundant lightning into the evening hours. A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms is expected with enough lightning to occur to overcome the extinguishing effects of rain. This will especially be so for lightning strikes outside of cores of thunderstorms. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from noon today to midnight PDT tonight. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Fire Weather Zone 703 Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley (Zone 704) and Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705). * Thunderstorms: Abundant lightning resulting in frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds of up to 40 mph will be possible. * Impacts: Lightning may result in new fire starts. Gusty outflow winds will be capable of rapid fire spread and causing erratic wind directions. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-09T03:55:00-07:00 2024-08-09T03:55:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-09T12:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely East Washington Central Cascades; East Portion of North Cascades National Park / Lake Chelan National Recreation Area; East Washington North Cascades; Okanogan Valley; Methow Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053017 UGC WAZ696 UGC WAZ697 UGC WAZ698 UGC WAZ703 UGC WAZ704 UGC WAZ705 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 091055 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR CENTRAL AND NORTHERN EAST SLOPES AND FOOTHILLS OF CASCADES, METHOW VALLEY AND OKANOGAN VALLEY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0014.240809T1900Z-240810T0700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-10T07:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the mid 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate to isolated major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to remain over western Washington through Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast. Heat Advisory 2024-08-09T03:47:00-07:00 2024-08-09T03:47:00-07:00 2024-08-09T03:47:00-07:00 2024-08-09T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Western Whatcom County; Western Skagit County; Everett and Vicinity; Tacoma Area; Hood Canal Area; East Puget Sound Lowlands; Bellevue and Vicinity; Seattle and Vicinity; Bremerton and Vicinity; West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053035 SAME 053061 SAME 053053 SAME 053031 SAME 053045 SAME 053033 SAME 053041 UGC WAZ503 UGC WAZ506 UGC WAZ507 UGC WAZ509 UGC WAZ511 UGC WAZ555 UGC WAZ556 UGC WAZ558 UGC WAZ559 UGC WAZ567 UGC WAZ568 UGC WAZ569 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 091047 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-10T04:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0d190f406e2aa8138f8b5d7d3ee24f79497814ed.001.1,2024-08-08T14:41:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.16a834e37beaf0653d2525be2eeef3fde9b418c0.001.1,2024-08-07T21:39:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d069d466e925785464937761fccbfbed706785fd.001.1,2024-08-07T13:00:00-07:00

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory...in effect until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Jackson and Klamath counties due to wildfires burning in the region. The DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Josephine, and eastern Douglas counties through at least Friday afternoon due to smoke from surrounding fires. The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather and planned burn operations. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. 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. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org Air Quality Alert 2024-08-09T03:21:00-07:00 2024-08-09T03:21:00-07:00 2024-08-09T03:21:00-07:00 2024-08-09T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Jackson, OR; Klamath, OR SAME 041029 SAME 041035 UGC ORC029 UGC ORC035 AWIPSidentifier AQAMFR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KMFR 091021 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate to isolated major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to remain over western Washington through Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast. Heat Advisory 2024-08-08T20:51:00-07:00 2024-08-08T20:51:00-07:00 2024-08-08T20:51:00-07:00 2024-08-09T05:15:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Western Whatcom County; Western Skagit County; Everett and Vicinity; Tacoma Area; Hood Canal Area; East Puget Sound Lowlands; Bellevue and Vicinity; Seattle and Vicinity; Bremerton and Vicinity; West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053035 SAME 053061 SAME 053053 SAME 053031 SAME 053045 SAME 053033 SAME 053041 UGC WAZ503 UGC WAZ506 UGC WAZ507 UGC WAZ509 UGC WAZ511 UGC WAZ555 UGC WAZ556 UGC WAZ558 UGC WAZ559 UGC WAZ567 UGC WAZ568 UGC WAZ569 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 090351 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240810T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-10T04:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.16a834e37beaf0653d2525be2eeef3fde9b418c0.001.1,2024-08-07T21:39:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d069d466e925785464937761fccbfbed706785fd.001.1,2024-08-07T13:00:00-07:00