NOAA Current Watches

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING IN IDAHO ZONES 400, 401, 402, 403, 420, 421, 423, 424, 426, AND OREGON ZONE 646... .Southwest flow aloft combined with sufficient mid-level moisture will allow for the development of scattered storms over southwest Idaho and portions of southeast Oregon this afternoon and evening. Storms are expected to start early in the afternoon and move to the northeast into the evening hours. The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * Thunderstorms...Scattered. * Outflow Winds...Gusts to 60 mph possible. * Timing...From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT this afternoon. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T08:13:00-06:00 2024-08-05T08:13:00-06:00 2024-08-05T12:00:00-06:00 2024-08-05T16:15:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Baker Valley SAME 041001 SAME 041045 UGC ORZ646 AWIPSidentifier RFWBOI WMOidentifier WWUS85 KBOI 051413 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 646 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KBOI.FW.W.0013.240805T1800Z-240806T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-06T00:00:00+00:00

...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. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T10:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely East Slopes of the Northern Oregon Cascades; Lower Columbia Basin; Yakama Alpine District SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041065 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053077 SAME 053041 UGC ORZ639 UGC WAZ691 UGC WAZ694 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 051046 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR639, WA691, AND WA694 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0013.240805T1046Z-240805T1700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-05T17:00:00+00:00

...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. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T10:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T10:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa District; Blue Mountains of Washington; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041001 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ643 UGC ORZ645 UGC WAZ692 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 051046 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0013.240805T1700Z-240806T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-06T00:00:00+00:00

...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. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T10:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely East Slopes of the Northern Oregon Cascades; Lower Columbia Basin; Yakama Alpine District SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041065 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053077 SAME 053041 UGC ORZ639 UGC WAZ691 UGC WAZ694 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 051046 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR639, WA691, AND WA694 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0013.240805T1046Z-240805T1700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-05T17:00:00+00:00

...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. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T10:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T10:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa District; Blue Mountains of Washington; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041001 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ643 UGC ORZ645 UGC WAZ692 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 051046 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0013.240805T1700Z-240806T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-06T00:00:00+00:00

* 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. Heat Advisory 2024-08-05T03:32:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:32:00-07:00 2024-08-05T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Lewiston Area; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties SAME 016069 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC IDZ026 UGC WAZ032 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 051032 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.HT.Y.0006.240805T1900Z-240806T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-06T03:00:00+00:00

At 250 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Three Lynx, or 14 miles west of Government Camp, moving north at 40 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... Mount Hood Village, Zigzag, Welches, Rhododendron, and Brightwood. In Oregon this includes U.S. Highway 26 east of Portland between mile markers 33 and 49. Special Weather Statement 2024-08-05T02:51:00-07:00 2024-08-05T02:51:00-07:00 2024-08-05T02:51:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; North Oregon Cascades 45.13,-122.01 45.1599999,-122.15 45.42,-122.11 45.34,-121.79 45.13,-122.01 UGC ORZ123 UGC ORZ126 AWIPSidentifier SPSPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 050951 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN CLACKAMAS COUNTY THROUGH 315 AM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-08-05T09:50:00-00:00...storm...200DEG...34KT...45.23,-122.05 maxWindGust 40 MPH maxHailSize 0.25 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

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. Special Weather Statement 2024-08-05T02:25:00-07:00 2024-08-05T02:25:00-07:00 2024-08-05T02:25:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Upper Hood River Valley; Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; North Oregon Cascades; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; South Washington Cascades 45.52,-121.46 45.52,-121.48 45.51,-121.48 45.4799999,-121.54 45.55,-121.66 45.75,-121.53 45.72,-121.52 45.72,-121.51 45.7,-121.46 45.7,-121.44 45.53,-121.44 45.52,-121.46 UGC ORZ121 UGC ORZ122 UGC ORZ126 UGC WAZ210 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier SPSPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 050925 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN HOOD RIVER AND EASTERN SKAMANIA COUNTIES THROUGH 300 AM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-08-05T09:24:00-00:00...storm...215DEG...31KT...45.56,-121.52 maxWindGust 40 MPH maxHailSize 0.25 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

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. Special Weather Statement 2024-08-05T02:25:00-07:00 2024-08-05T02:25:00-07:00 2024-08-05T02:25:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Upper Hood River Valley; Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; North Oregon Cascades; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; South Washington Cascades 45.52,-121.46 45.52,-121.48 45.51,-121.48 45.4799999,-121.54 45.55,-121.66 45.75,-121.53 45.72,-121.52 45.72,-121.51 45.7,-121.46 45.7,-121.44 45.53,-121.44 45.52,-121.46 UGC ORZ121 UGC ORZ122 UGC ORZ126 UGC WAZ210 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier SPSPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 050925 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN HOOD RIVER AND EASTERN SKAMANIA COUNTIES THROUGH 300 AM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-08-05T09:24:00-00:00...storm...215DEG...31KT...45.56,-121.52 maxWindGust 40 MPH maxHailSize 0.25 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

At 1125 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Starkey, or 21 miles southwest of La Grande, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... La Grande, Union, Island City, Cove, Imbler, Summerville, Hilgard, and Starkey. Special Weather Statement 2024-08-04T23:27:00-07:00 2024-08-04T23:27:00-07:00 2024-08-04T23:27:00-07:00 2024-08-05T00:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Grande Ronde Valley; Wallowa County; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon 45.03,-118.37 45.19,-118.48 45.55,-117.99 45.2,-117.66 45.03,-118.37 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041059 SAME 041021 SAME 041023 SAME 041049 SAME 041069 UGC ORZ049 UGC ORZ050 UGC ORZ502 UGC ORZ503 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 050627 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN UNION COUNTY THROUGH 1215 AM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-08-05T06:25:00-00:00...storm...229DEG...17KT...45.11,-118.39 maxWindGust 40 MPH maxHailSize 0.50 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

At 846 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grass Valley, or near Moro, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Moro, Wasco, and Grass Valley. Special Weather Statement 2024-08-04T20:46:00-07:00 2024-08-04T20:46:00-07:00 2024-08-04T20:46:00-07:00 2024-08-04T21:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed North Central Oregon 45.57,-120.89 45.57,-120.87 45.61,-120.88 45.62,-120.86 45.62,-120.8 45.56,-120.41 45.55,-120.39 45.47,-120.48 45.47,-120.49 45.46,-120.48 45.25,-120.71 45.36,-120.94 45.57,-120.89 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 UGC ORZ510 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 050346 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL SHERMAN COUNTY THROUGH 915 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-08-05T03:46:00-00:00...storm...209DEG...28KT...45.39,-120.77 maxWindGust Up to 30 MPH maxHailSize 0.50 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

At 845 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Anthony Lakes Ski Area, or 16 miles west of North Powder, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Anthony Lakes Ski Area around 850 PM PDT. North Powder around 900 PM PDT. Thief Valley Reservoir around 910 PM PDT. Special Weather Statement 2024-08-04T20:45:00-07:00 2024-08-04T20:45:00-07:00 2024-08-04T20:45:00-07:00 2024-08-04T21:30:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Baker County 44.99,-117.77 44.99,-117.57 45.04,-117.55 44.93,-117.53 44.84,-118.3 44.87,-118.28 44.87,-118.23 44.95,-118.25 45.01,-118.21 45.05,-118.13 45,-118.01 45,-117.96 45.06,-117.88 45.06,-117.85 44.99,-117.77 SAME 041001 UGC ORZ062 AWIPSidentifier SPSBOI WMOidentifier WWUS85 KBOI 050345 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN BAKER COUNTY THROUGH 930 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-08-05T03:45:00-00:00...storm...256DEG...41KT...44.99,-118.25 maxWindGust 50 MPH maxHailSize 0.88 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

At 843 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles northeast of Granite, or 16 miles west of North Powder, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Mount Ruth. Special Weather Statement 2024-08-04T20:43:00-07:00 2024-08-04T20:43:00-07:00 2024-08-04T20:43:00-07:00 2024-08-04T21:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon 45,-118.03 45.05,-118.11 45.04,-118.14 45.02,-118.16 45.01,-118.21 44.95,-118.25 44.94,-118.23 44.89,-118.23 44.9099999,-118.4 45.07,-118.43 45.13,-118 44.99,-117.96 45,-118.03 SAME 041021 SAME 041023 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041069 UGC ORZ503 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 050343 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL UNION COUNTY THROUGH 915 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-08-05T03:43:00-00:00...storm...254DEG...31KT...45.0,-118.26 maxWindGust 40 MPH maxHailSize 0.88 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

At 834 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Phillips Reservoir, or 11 miles southwest of Baker City, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Salisbury, Mason Dam, and Phillips Reservoir around 840 PM PDT. Baker City around 850 PM PDT. Flagstaff Hill around 900 PM PDT. Special Weather Statement 2024-08-04T20:34:00-07:00 2024-08-04T20:34:00-07:00 2024-08-04T20:34:00-07:00 2024-08-04T21:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Baker County 44.55,-118.09 44.71,-118.17 44.92,-117.66 44.67,-117.47 44.55,-118.09 SAME 041001 UGC ORZ062 AWIPSidentifier SPSBOI WMOidentifier WWUS85 KBOI 050334 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL BAKER COUNTY THROUGH 915 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-08-05T03:34:00-00:00...storm...245DEG...29KT...44.67,-118.02 maxWindGust 50 MPH maxHailSize 0.25 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

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. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-04T19:44:00-07:00 2024-08-04T19:44:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T12:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Foothills of Northeast Washington; Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053019 SAME 053043 SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053021 SAME 053047 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ701 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 050244 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR THE COLUMBIA BASIN INTO NORTHEAST WASHINGTON FOOTHILLS, SPOKANE AREA, AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0012.240805T1000Z-240806T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-06T00:00:00+00:00

At 529 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southeast of Ashwood, or 21 miles west of Mitchell, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Clarno. Special Weather Statement 2024-08-04T17:29:00-07:00 2024-08-04T17:29:00-07:00 2024-08-04T17:29:00-07:00 2024-08-04T18:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed John Day Basin; North Central Oregon 45.05,-120.56 45,-120.48 44.96,-120.47 44.97,-120.43 44.77,-120.13 44.72,-120.03 44.63,-120.38 44.65,-120.35 44.67,-120.36 44.67,-120.44 44.62,-120.44 44.65,-120.52 44.77,-120.64 44.82,-120.62 44.83,-120.7 45.05,-120.56 SAME 041023 SAME 041031 SAME 041049 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 041055 UGC ORZ505 UGC ORZ510 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 050029 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL WHEELER... NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON AND SOUTHEASTERN WASCO COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-08-05T00:29:00-00:00...storm...223DEG...22KT...44.68,-120.57 maxWindGust 40 MPH maxHailSize 0.50 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from numerous wild fires in Oregon and Northern California. * WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...Until at least 2 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-04T14:07:00-06:00 2024-08-04T13:14:00-06:00 2024-08-04T13:14:00-06:00 2024-08-05T15:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Harney, OR; Malheur, OR SAME 041025 SAME 041045 UGC ORC025 UGC ORC045 AWIPSidentifier AQABOI WMOidentifier AEUS75 KBOI 042007 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Harney and Malheur Counties BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

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. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-04T13:02:00-07:00 2024-08-04T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-04T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-06T14:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Ferry, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC WAC019 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 042002 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* 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. Heat Advisory 2024-08-04T12:19:00-07:00 2024-08-04T12:19:00-07:00 2024-08-05T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T06:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Lewiston Area; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties SAME 016069 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC IDZ026 UGC WAZ032 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 041919 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.HT.Y.0006.240805T1900Z-240806T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-06T03:00:00+00:00

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... .A weak weather disturbance continues to rides up an upper ridge and over the region. This disturbance will also bring increasing unstable conditions across the eastern mountains, with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms through Sunday morning. Any thunderstorms could produce abundant lightning leading to new fires starts. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 640 Central Mountains of Oregon, 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains, 644 Central Blue Mountains and 645 Wallowa District. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning activity level of 2 to 3. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-03T22:48:00-07:00 2024-08-03T22:48:00-07:00 2024-08-03T22:48:00-07:00 2024-08-04T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Central Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains; Central Blue Mountains; Wallowa District SAME 041013 SAME 041017 SAME 041023 SAME 041025 SAME 041031 SAME 041037 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 041001 SAME 041021 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 UGC ORZ640 UGC ORZ642 UGC ORZ644 UGC ORZ645 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 040548 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR640, OR642, OR644, AND OR645 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240804T1400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T14:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e2fa3fca5a7cd1146f72fe36133b5addcb6ad8b4.001.1,2024-08-03T05:15:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7cf0a07e20a24a67b3562054522aed33749801da.002.1,2024-08-02T21:00:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7cf0a07e20a24a67b3562054522aed33749801da.001.2,2024-08-02T21:00:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f489dc79c846bb4564b4b07b6660a06394bf8956.002.1,2024-08-02T14:43:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f489dc79c846bb4564b4b07b6660a06394bf8956.001.2,2024-08-02T14:43:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9d3bf4363b13684700325e7747e437f0b2f6f325.002.1,2024-08-02T14:08:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9d3bf4363b13684700325e7747e437f0b2f6f325.001.1,2024-08-02T14:08:00-07:00