NOAA Current Watches

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... ...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... .An upper level ridge of high pressure will remain over the region through today, producing hot and dry conditions. A weak weather disturbance riding up the ridge and over the region will bring increasing unstable conditions across the eastern mountains, with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Saturday thunderstorms could produce abundant lightning leading to new fires starts. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 645 Wallowa District. * WINDS...Northwest 5 to 10 mph. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible on Saturday near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-02T14:43:00-07:00 2024-08-02T14:43:00-07:00 2024-08-03T14:00:00-07:00 2024-08-03T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Wallowa District SAME 041001 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 UGC ORZ645 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 022143 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR645 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0012.240803T2100Z-240804T1400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T14:00:00+00:00

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... ...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... .An upper level ridge of high pressure will remain over the region through today, producing hot and dry conditions. A weak weather disturbance riding up the ridge and over the region will bring increasing unstable conditions across the eastern mountains, with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Saturday thunderstorms could produce abundant lightning leading to new fires starts. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR640, OR642, AND OR644... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 640 Central Mountains of Oregon, 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains and 644 Central Blue Mountains. * TIMING...Now through mid evening Friday and again Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * WINDS...Northwest 5 to 10 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 100 for Friday and high 90s Saturday. * IMPACTS...The combination of hot, dry and unstable conditions may lead to extreme fire behavior Friday. Abundant lighting on Saturday could lead to new fire starts. * HAINES...As high as 6. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible on Saturday near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-02T14:43:00-07:00 2024-08-02T14:43:00-07:00 2024-08-03T14:00:00-07:00 2024-08-03T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Central Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains; Central Blue Mountains 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 UGC ORZ640 UGC ORZ642 UGC ORZ644 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 022143 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT,DRY AND UNSTABLE FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR640, OR642, AND OR644 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0012.240803T2100Z-240804T1400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T14:00:00+00:00

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... .An upper level ridge of high pressure will remain over the region through today, producing hot and dry conditions. A weak weather disturbance riding up the ridge and over the region will bring increasing unstable conditions across the eastern mountains, with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Saturday thunderstorms could produce abundant lightning leading to new fires starts. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 2 PM Saturday to 7 AM PDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 640 Central Mountains of Oregon, 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains and 644 Central Blue Mountains. * TIMING...Late this morning through mid evening. * WINDS...West 5 to 10 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 101. * IMPACTS...The combination of hot, dry and unstable conditions may lead to extreme fire behavior. * HAINES...As high as 6. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible Red Flag Warning 2024-08-02T14:08:00-07:00 2024-08-02T14:08:00-07:00 2024-08-02T14:08:00-07:00 2024-08-03T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Central Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains; Central Blue Mountains 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 UGC ORZ640 UGC ORZ642 UGC ORZ644 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 022108 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR640, OR642, AND OR644... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR640, OR642, AND OR644 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240803T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-03T04:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8a53ef87b5eab4b5d344b0d752c306898aa2d2ae.001.1,2024-08-01T22:43:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ae581fdda6f056ea27462aa22ea54492095d3935.001.2,2024-08-01T10:21:00-07:00

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... .An upper level ridge of high pressure will remain over the region through today, producing hot and dry conditions. A weak weather disturbance riding up the ridge and over the region will bring increasing unstable conditions across the eastern mountains, with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Saturday thunderstorms could produce abundant lightning leading to new fires starts. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 2 PM Saturday to 7 AM PDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 645 Wallowa District. * WINDS...West 5 to 10 mph. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible Red Flag Warning 2024-08-02T14:08:00-07:00 2024-08-02T14:08:00-07:00 2024-08-03T14:00:00-07:00 2024-08-03T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Wallowa District SAME 041001 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 UGC ORZ645 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 022108 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR645 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0012.240803T2100Z-240804T1400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T14:00:00+00:00

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... .An upper level ridge of high pressure will remain over the region through today, producing hot and dry conditions. A weak weather disturbance riding up the ridge and over the region will bring increasing unstable conditions across the eastern mountains, with a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Saturday thunderstorms could produce abundant lightning leading to new fires starts. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 2 PM Saturday to 7 AM PDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 640 Central Mountains of Oregon, 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains and 644 Central Blue Mountains. * TIMING...Late this morning through mid evening. * WINDS...West 5 to 10 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 101. * IMPACTS...The combination of hot, dry and unstable conditions may lead to extreme fire behavior. * HAINES...As high as 6. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible Red Flag Warning 2024-08-02T14:08:00-07:00 2024-08-02T14:08:00-07:00 2024-08-03T14:00:00-07:00 2024-08-03T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Central Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains; Central Blue Mountains 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 UGC ORZ640 UGC ORZ642 UGC ORZ644 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 022108 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR640, OR642, AND OR644... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 7 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR640, OR642, AND OR644 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0012.240803T2100Z-240804T1400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T14:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Washington, Harney, and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM MDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-02T14:43:00-06:00 2024-08-02T14:42:00-06:00 2024-08-02T14:42:00-06:00 2024-08-03T14:45:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Ada, ID; Canyon, ID; Gem, ID; Payette, ID; Washington, ID; Harney, OR; Malheur, OR SAME 016001 SAME 016027 SAME 016045 SAME 016075 SAME 016087 SAME 041025 SAME 041045 UGC IDC001 UGC IDC027 UGC IDC045 UGC IDC075 UGC IDC087 UGC ORC025 UGC ORC045 AWIPSidentifier AQABOI WMOidentifier AEUS75 KBOI 022043 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Ada, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Washington, Harney, and Malheur Counties BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 106. * WHERE...Harney County, Baker County and Malheur County. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT /11 PM PDT/ tonight. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Excessive Heat Warning 2024-08-02T14:34:00-06:00 2024-08-02T14:34:00-06:00 2024-08-02T14:34:00-06:00 2024-08-03T00:00:00-06:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Harney County; Baker County; Malheur County SAME 041025 SAME 041001 SAME 041045 UGC ORZ061 UGC ORZ062 UGC ORZ063 AWIPSidentifier NPWBOI WMOidentifier WWUS75 KBOI 022034 NWSheadline EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT /11 PM PDT/ TONIGHT BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KBOI.EH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240803T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-03T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.373ad103e567a5fd65ca97f741684a8226e358a7.002.1,2024-08-01T13:59:00-06:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.34ff60e215650889991d3e311d4d4cae2ef0fbaa.001.1,2024-08-01T02:29:00-06:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8c5b9893d77ec45c20cd06aad81641623e0b65d6.001.2,2024-07-31T13:47:00-06:00

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 108. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 102 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Heat Advisory, from midnight tonight to midnight MDT Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Excessive Heat Warning 2024-08-02T14:34:00-06:00 2024-08-02T14:34:00-06:00 2024-08-02T14:34:00-06:00 2024-08-03T07:00:00-06:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Treasure Valley; Upper Treasure Valley; Upper Weiser River; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley SAME 016027 SAME 016045 SAME 016073 SAME 016075 SAME 016087 SAME 016001 SAME 016039 SAME 016003 SAME 041045 UGC IDZ012 UGC IDZ014 UGC IDZ033 UGC ORZ064 AWIPSidentifier NPWBOI WMOidentifier WWUS75 KBOI 022034 NWSheadline EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY NIGHT BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KBOI.EH.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240803T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-03T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.373ad103e567a5fd65ca97f741684a8226e358a7.001.2,2024-08-01T13:59:00-06:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.34ff60e215650889991d3e311d4d4cae2ef0fbaa.001.1,2024-08-01T02:29:00-06:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8c5b9893d77ec45c20cd06aad81641623e0b65d6.001.2,2024-07-31T13:47:00-06:00

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 108. For the Heat Advisory, temperatures up to 102 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until midnight MDT tonight. For the Heat Advisory, from midnight tonight to midnight MDT Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Heat Advisory 2024-08-02T14:34:00-06:00 2024-08-02T14:34:00-06:00 2024-08-03T00:00:00-06:00 2024-08-03T07:00:00-06:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Treasure Valley; Upper Treasure Valley; Upper Weiser River; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley SAME 016027 SAME 016045 SAME 016073 SAME 016075 SAME 016087 SAME 016001 SAME 016039 SAME 016003 SAME 041045 UGC IDZ012 UGC IDZ014 UGC IDZ033 UGC ORZ064 AWIPSidentifier NPWBOI WMOidentifier WWUS75 KBOI 022034 NWSheadline EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT MDT SATURDAY NIGHT BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KBOI.HT.Y.0004.240803T0600Z-240804T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.373ad103e567a5fd65ca97f741684a8226e358a7.001.1,2024-08-01T13:59:00-06:00

...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS SATURDAY EVENING INTO SUNDAY MORNING... The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ Saturday to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Thunderstorms...Scattered. * Outflow Winds...Up to 60 MPH. * Timing...From 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ Saturday to 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ Sunday. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-02T13:44:00-06:00 2024-08-02T13:44:00-06:00 2024-08-03T15:00:00-06:00 2024-08-03T09:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Northern Boise BLM; Treasure Valley BLM; Owyhee Mountains; Burns BLM; Vale BLM; Baker Valley SAME 016003 SAME 016015 SAME 016045 SAME 016075 SAME 016085 SAME 016087 SAME 016001 SAME 016027 SAME 016039 SAME 016073 SAME 041025 SAME 041037 SAME 041045 SAME 041001 SAME 041023 UGC IDZ400 UGC IDZ420 UGC IDZ423 UGC ORZ636 UGC ORZ637 UGC ORZ646 AWIPSidentifier RFWBOI WMOidentifier WWUS85 KBOI 021944 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ SATURDAY TO 6 AM MDT /5 AM PDT/ SUNDAY FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 400, 420, 423, 636, 637, AND 646 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KBOI.FW.W.0012.240803T2100Z-240804T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T12:00:00+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 further notice. 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 until further nortice. 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 2024-08-02T12:07:00-07:00 2024-08-02T12:07:00-07:00 2024-08-02T12:07:00-07:00 2024-08-05T17:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Lane, OR SAME 041039 UGC ORC039 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 021907 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory...in effect until 11 AM PDT Monday. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Eastern Douglas, Klamath and Lake counties due to numerous wildfires burning in the region. DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Jackson County through at least Monday 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 2024-08-02T12:04:00-07:00 2024-08-02T12:04:00-07:00 2024-08-02T12:04:00-07:00 2024-08-05T11:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Douglas, OR; Klamath, OR; Lake, OR SAME 041019 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 UGC ORC019 UGC ORC035 UGC ORC037 AWIPSidentifier AQAMFR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KMFR 021904 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 102 and 108 with up to 112 degrees around Lewiston. Saturday's high temperatures 95 to 101 with up to 105 at Omak. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will be well above average with some areas staying above 80 degrees well into the night. Homes without air conditioning will struggle to cool overnight. Excessive Heat Warning 2024-08-02T12:02:00-07:00 2024-08-02T12:02:00-07:00 2024-08-02T12:02:00-07:00 2024-08-03T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Coeur d'Alene Area; Idaho Palouse; Central Panhandle Mountains; Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Washington Palouse; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau; Central Chelan County; Western Okanogan County SAME 016055 SAME 016009 SAME 016057 SAME 016079 SAME 016069 SAME 016061 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 UGC IDZ002 UGC IDZ003 UGC IDZ004 UGC IDZ026 UGC IDZ027 UGC WAZ032 UGC WAZ033 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ036 UGC WAZ041 UGC WAZ043 UGC WAZ044 UGC WAZ047 UGC WAZ049 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 021902 NWSheadline EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.EH.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240804T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d3c6b26181e665633c1557abe5be2c02be5a5556.001.1,2024-08-01T19:41:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d0dc98e31498367f11094e9eed6f227adb7aeeb0.001.2,2024-07-31T14:33:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4197cf379d1c13b44ac7cccd05054f752d874715.001.1,2024-07-31T15:10:00-07:00

* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 90 to 100. The hottest temperatures will be on Friday. * WHERE...Cloverland Road, Peola, Anatone, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-08-02T12:02:00-07:00 2024-08-02T12:02:00-07:00 2024-08-02T12:02:00-07:00 2024-08-03T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Northeast Blue Mountains SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC WAZ031 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 021902 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240804T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d3c6b26181e665633c1557abe5be2c02be5a5556.002.1,2024-08-01T19:41:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4197cf379d1c13b44ac7cccd05054f752d874715.002.1,2024-07-31T15:10:00-07:00

* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 98 and 103 degrees. Saturday's high temperatures 95 and 100 degrees. * WHERE...Ione, Northport, Clark Fork, Kettle Falls, Colville, Fruitland, Republic, Orin-Rice Road, Springdale-Hunters Road, Athol, Deer Park, Chewelah, Priest River, Tiger, Flowery Trail Road, Inchelium, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw Road, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Metaline, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Sandpoint, Newport, Wauconda, Bonners Ferry, Metaline Falls, Sherman Pass, and Eastport. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-08-02T12:02:00-07:00 2024-08-02T12:02:00-07:00 2024-08-02T12:02:00-07:00 2024-08-03T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Northern Panhandle; Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands SAME 016017 SAME 016021 SAME 016055 SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC IDZ001 UGC WAZ037 UGC WAZ038 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 021902 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.HT.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240804T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d3c6b26181e665633c1557abe5be2c02be5a5556.003.1,2024-08-01T19:41:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d0dc98e31498367f11094e9eed6f227adb7aeeb0.002.1,2024-07-31T14:33:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4197cf379d1c13b44ac7cccd05054f752d874715.003.1,2024-07-31T15:10:00-07:00

...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Harney and Malheur Counties... * WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from numerous wild fires in Oregon and Nothern 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 2024-08-02T13:00:00-06:00 2024-08-02T13:00:00-06:00 2024-08-02T13:00:00-06:00 2024-08-03T13:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Harney, OR; Malheur, OR SAME 041025 SAME 041045 UGC ORC025 UGC ORC045 AWIPSidentifier AQABOI WMOidentifier AEUS75 KBOI 021900 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Harney and Malheur Counties BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 1 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES, EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA... * Impacts: Combined with dry fuels...these conditions could result in very active convective columns and possible plume dominated fires. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696) and Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697). * Winds: Friday, terrain driven wind 4 to 8 mph. Friday evening through Saturday evening, west or northwest wind 6 to 9 mph with evening gusts to 16 mph. * Timing: Noon Friday to 1 AM PDT Sunday. * Relative Humidities: 14 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30 to 47 percent over the higher terrain. * Temperatures: High temperatures 100 to 105 in the valleys and 85 to 95 in the higher terrain. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-02T11:47:00-07:00 2024-08-02T11:47:00-07:00 2024-08-02T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-02T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely East Washington Central Cascades; East Portion of North Cascades National Park / Lake Chelan National Recreation Area SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ696 UGC WAZ697 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 021847 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR UNSTABLE THERMAL TROUGH FOR EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL CASCADES, EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0011.240802T1900Z-240804T0800Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T08:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.93cf8af903bfa10c482d1abf38ce4571803d0908.001.2,2024-08-01T13:05:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d3c1f7b3124cfb38541bd34372f16ca29de0ea4b.001.1,2024-08-01T14:38:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c5fa69ad80e049f6f73376160a4e6250c8d425c8.001.1,2024-08-01T18:59:00-07:00

A deep layer monsoonal moisture will push into the region this afternoon and evening. This will be followed by a potent shortwave expected to pass through the area late tonight through Saturday afternoon. This is likely to result in isolated thunderstorms beginning late this afternoon, with isolated thunderstorms a possibility tonight into Saturday morning. Another round of thunderstorms is anticipated Saturday afternoon, with moderate confidence in scattered coverage along and east of the Cascades. The National Weather Service in Medford has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS..Abundant lightning on dry fuels will increase the risk of new fire starts. Additionally, gusty outflow winds will allow for new and existing fires to grow rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...Most areas from the Cascade crest east, including FWZs 623, 624, 625, 284, 285. And west of the Cascade crest, FWZs 617 and 280. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms, with the greatest coverage anticipated Saturday afternoon. Storms will initially start off dry late this afternoon/evening, then trend wetter early Saturday and Saturday afternoon. Despite the wet nature of the thunderstorms, lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible and cause for concern. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. These outflow winds can travel up to 50 miles away from the thunderstorm that caused it. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr Red Flag Warning 2024-08-02T11:35:00-07:00 2024-08-02T11:35:00-07:00 2024-08-03T11:00:00-07:00 2024-08-03T05:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Western Klamath National Forest; Siskiyou County from the Cascade Mountains East and South to Mt Shasta; Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley; Umpqua National Forest; Southern Oregon Cascades; Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties SAME 006093 SAME 006049 SAME 041019 SAME 041029 SAME 041035 SAME 041039 SAME 041037 SAME 041025 UGC CAZ280 UGC CAZ284 UGC CAZ285 UGC ORZ617 UGC ORZ623 UGC ORZ624 UGC ORZ625 AWIPSidentifier RFWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 021835 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0018.240803T1800Z-240804T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T06:00:00+00:00

An Air Quality Alert was 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 is in effect 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. The Air Quality Alert has ended for Chelan and Asotin counties. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-02T10:43:00-07:00 2024-08-02T10:37:00-07:00 2024-08-02T10:37:00-07:00 2024-08-03T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Ferry, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC WAC019 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 021743 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 98 and 103 degrees. Saturday's high temperatures 95 and 100 degrees. * WHERE...Republic, Bonners Ferry, Flowery Trail Road, Kettle Falls, Springdale-Hunters Road, Metaline Falls, Newport, Colville, Athol, Sandpoint, Wauconda, Ione, Chesaw Road, Tiger, Fruitland, Boulder Creek Road, Clark Fork, Sherman Pass, Inchelium, Eastport, Chewelah, Northport, Metaline, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Deer Park, Priest River, Orin-Rice Road, and Highway 20 Wauconda Summit. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-08-02T06:28:00-07:00 2024-08-02T06:28:00-07:00 2024-08-02T11:00:00-07:00 2024-08-02T18:30:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Northern Panhandle; Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands SAME 016017 SAME 016021 SAME 016055 SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC IDZ001 UGC WAZ037 UGC WAZ038 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 021328 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.HT.Y.0005.240802T1800Z-240804T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-04T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d0dc98e31498367f11094e9eed6f227adb7aeeb0.002.1,2024-07-31T14:33:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4197cf379d1c13b44ac7cccd05054f752d874715.003.1,2024-07-31T15:10:00-07:00