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An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Yakima, Benton, Klickitat, Walla Walla, and Columbia counties due to expected smoke from nearby and regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 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. 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. Information about air quality is on the Washington Smoke Blog at wasmoke.blogspot.com. Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect. Air Quality Alert 2024-07-26T11:38:00-07:00 2024-07-26T11:38:00-07:00 2024-07-26T11:38:00-07:00 2024-07-29T12:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Benton, WA; Columbia, WA; Klickitat, WA; Walla Walla, WA; Yakima, WA SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 SAME 053077 UGC WAC005 UGC WAC013 UGC WAC039 UGC WAC071 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 261838 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 NOON PDT MONDAY. Advisory is in effect for Deschutes, Grant, and eastern Wheeler counties. 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 2024-07-26T11:38:00-07:00 2024-07-26T11:38:00-07:00 2024-07-26T11:38:00-07:00 2024-07-29T12:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Deschutes, OR; Grant, OR; Wheeler, OR SAME 041017 SAME 041023 SAME 041069 UGC ORC017 UGC ORC023 UGC ORC069 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 261838 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory...until at least Monday. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Klamath and Lake counties due to numerous wildfires burning in the region. DEQ also expects intermittent smoke in Eastern Douglas, Jackson and Josephine counties 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. 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. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org Air Quality Alert 2024-07-26T11:30:00-07:00 2024-07-26T11:30:00-07:00 2024-07-26T11:30:00-07:00 2024-07-29T12:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Klamath, OR; Lake, OR SAME 041035 SAME 041037 UGC ORC035 UGC ORC037 AWIPSidentifier AQAMFR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KMFR 261830 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY. * 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 2024-07-26T12:01:00-06:00 2024-07-26T11:58:00-06:00 2024-07-26T11:58:00-06:00 2024-07-27T12:15:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Harney, OR; Malheur, OR SAME 041025 SAME 041045 UGC ORC025 UGC ORC045 AWIPSidentifier AQABOI WMOidentifier AEUS75 KBOI 261801 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Harney and Malheur Counties BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SATURDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Saturday, July 27th. 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.orcaa.org www.swcleanair.gov www.oregon.gov/DEQ www.lrapa.org Air Quality Alert 2024-07-26T10:40:00-07:00 2024-07-26T10:40:00-07:00 2024-07-26T10:40:00-07:00 2024-07-27T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Lane County Cascade Foothills; Cascades of Lane County UGC ORZ125 UGC ORZ128 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 261740 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT SATURDAY 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, issued for all of Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Garfield and Asotin County, 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. Air Quality Alert 2024-07-26T10:34:00-07:00 2024-07-26T10:01:00-07:00 2024-07-26T10:01:00-07:00 2024-07-27T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Asotin, WA; Chelan, WA; Ferry, WA; Garfield, WA; Okanogan, WA; Stevens, WA SAME 053003 SAME 053007 SAME 053019 SAME 053023 SAME 053047 SAME 053065 UGC WAC003 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC019 UGC WAC023 UGC WAC047 UGC WAC065 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 261734 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, issued for all of Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, Stevens, Garfield and Asotin County, 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. Air Quality Alert 2024-07-26T10:20:00-07:00 2024-07-26T10:01:00-07:00 2024-07-26T10:01:00-07:00 2024-07-27T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Asotin, WA; Chelan, WA; Ferry, WA; Garfield, WA; Okanogan, WA; Stevens, WA SAME 053003 SAME 053007 SAME 053019 SAME 053023 SAME 053047 SAME 053065 UGC WAC003 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC019 UGC WAC023 UGC WAC047 UGC WAC065 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 261720 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is banned during fire season. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, southeastern portions of fire zone 624 and southern fire zone 625. In California, portions of north central fire zone 285. * WIND...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...7 to 13 percent * DETAILEDURL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr Red Flag Warning 2024-07-26T03:32:00-07:00 2024-07-26T03:32:00-07:00 2024-07-26T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-26T15:45:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley; Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties SAME 006049 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 SAME 041025 UGC CAZ285 UGC ORZ624 UGC ORZ625 AWIPSidentifier RFWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 261032 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285, 624, AND 625 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0016.240726T2100Z-240727T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-27T03:00:00+00:00

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes An Air Quality Alert, issued for all of Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry and Stevens County, as well as the Colville Reservation will remain in effect until further notice, due to expected smoke from the Pioneer Fire and Swawilla Wildfire and other 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. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. 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 2024-07-25T17:20:00-07:00 2024-07-25T17:05:00-07:00 2024-07-25T17:05:00-07:00 2024-07-26T11:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Chelan, WA; Ferry, WA; Okanogan, WA; Stevens, WA SAME 053007 SAME 053019 SAME 053047 SAME 053065 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC019 UGC WAC047 UGC WAC065 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 260020 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Benton Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY. An Air Quality Alert has been issued due to wildfire smoke. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels from particulate matter (PM2.5). The Air Quality Index is currently between Unhealthy and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels in the western side of the county. 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 Benton Clean Air Agency website at www.bentoncleanair.org. Air Quality Alert 2024-07-25T15:58:00-07:00 2024-07-25T15:58:00-07:00 2024-07-25T15:58:00-07:00 2024-07-26T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Benton, WA SAME 053005 UGC WAC005 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 252258 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Yakima County due to expected smoke from nearby and regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy or 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 2024-07-25T15:58:00-07:00 2024-07-25T15:58:00-07:00 2024-07-25T15:58:00-07:00 2024-07-26T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Yakima, WA SAME 053077 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 252258 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 FURTHER NOTICE. 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 2024-07-25T15:58:00-07:00 2024-07-25T15:58:00-07:00 2024-07-25T15:58:00-07:00 2024-07-26T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Crook, OR; Deschutes, OR; Grant, OR; Morrow, OR; Umatilla, OR; Wheeler, OR SAME 041013 SAME 041017 SAME 041023 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041069 UGC ORC013 UGC ORC017 UGC ORC023 UGC ORC049 UGC ORC059 UGC ORC069 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 252258 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: West 12 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 11 to 20 percent. * Impacts: Any new or existing fires will have the potential to spread rapidly. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-25T10:44:00-07:00 2024-07-25T10:44:00-07:00 2024-07-25T13:00:00-07:00 2024-07-25T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 251744 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN, PALOUSE, SPOKANE AREA, LOWER PALOUSE, SNAKE RIVER BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0010.240725T2000Z-240726T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-26T04:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.35f07c636a7da2beb72dc5359b62f5e884b97c7a.001.2,2024-07-24T13:45:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f94bf316a86a6e0c5dc85b93098d55360226cf05.002.1,2024-07-24T21:09:00-07:00

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM PDT this evening. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 702 Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Fire Weather Zone 703 Okanogan Valley (Zone 703) and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: West 12 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.' * Relative Humidities: 11 to 20 percent. * Impacts: Any new or existing fires will have the potential to spread rapidly. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-25T10:44:00-07:00 2024-07-25T10:44:00-07:00 2024-07-25T13:00:00-07:00 2024-07-25T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Colville Reservation; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau SAME 053017 SAME 053019 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053065 SAME 053007 UGC WAZ702 UGC WAZ703 UGC WAZ706 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 251744 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR COLVILLE RESERVATION, OKANOGAN VALLEY, WATERVILLE PLATEAU BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXA.KOTX.FW.W.0010.240725T2000Z-240726T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-26T04:00:00+00:00

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity can lead to the rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA...Much of fire weather zones 285 and 625 and the eastern and central portions of fire weather zone 624. * WIND...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * MINIMUM HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr Red Flag Warning 2024-07-25T09:58:00-07:00 2024-07-25T09:58:00-07:00 2024-07-25T13:00:00-07:00 2024-07-25T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley; Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties SAME 006049 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 SAME 041025 UGC CAZ285 UGC ORZ624 UGC ORZ625 AWIPSidentifier RFWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 251658 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285, 624, AND 625 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0015.240725T2000Z-240726T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-26T04:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f9faab87aa64cc83c56016e72fc1db3ac488f424.001.1,2024-07-24T20:17:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.553df716ad3bd263d2c186bc514b4f2569b19e42.002.1,2024-07-24T20:09:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.553df716ad3bd263d2c186bc514b4f2569b19e42.001.2,2024-07-24T20:09:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f8a9c11ff88783d901ce0216eb3e5cd84331bb00.002.2,2024-07-24T13:28:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f8a9c11ff88783d901ce0216eb3e5cd84331bb00.001.2,2024-07-24T13:28:00-07:00

* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: West 12 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 11 to 20 percent. * Impacts: Any new or existing fires will have the potential to spread rapidly. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-25T06:08:00-07:00 2024-07-25T06:08:00-07:00 2024-07-25T13:00:00-07:00 2024-07-25T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 251308 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN, PALOUSE, SPOKANE AREA, LOWER PALOUSE, SNAKE RIVER BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0010.240725T2000Z-240726T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-26T04:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f94bf316a86a6e0c5dc85b93098d55360226cf05.002.1,2024-07-24T21:09:00-07:00

* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Timing: Thursday afternoon and evening * Relative Humidities: 12 to 24 percent. * Impacts: Any new or existing fires will have the potential to spread rapidly. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-24T21:09:00-07:00 2024-07-24T21:09:00-07:00 2024-07-25T13:00:00-07:00 2024-07-25T05:15:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 250409 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN, PALOUSE, SPOKANE AREA, LOWER PALOUSE, SNAKE RIVER BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0010.240725T2000Z-240726T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-26T04:00:00+00:00

***Updated to correct headline*** ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285, 624, AND 625... * IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity can lead to the rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA...Much of fire weather zones 285 and 625 and the eastern and central portions of fire weather zone 624. * WIND...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * MINIMUM HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr Red Flag Warning 2024-07-24T20:17:00-07:00 2024-07-24T20:17:00-07:00 2024-07-25T13:00:00-07:00 2024-07-25T05:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley; Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties SAME 006049 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 SAME 041025 UGC CAZ285 UGC ORZ624 UGC ORZ625 AWIPSidentifier RFWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 250317 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0015.240725T2000Z-240726T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-26T04:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 2 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2024-07-24T20:11:00-07:00 2024-07-24T20:11:00-07:00 2024-07-24T20:11:00-07:00 2024-07-25T02:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Kittitas Valley SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ026 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 250311 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0031.240725T0311Z-240725T0900Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-25T09:00:00+00:00

FFWBOI The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Cow Valley, Durkee, and Badland burn scars in... South Central Baker County in northeastern Oregon... North Central Malheur County in southeastern Oregon... * Until 1130 PM PDT /1230 AM MDT/. * At 803 PM PDT /903 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Cow Valley, Durkee, and Badland Burn Scars. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flows. The debris flows can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Cow Valley, Durkee, and Badland Burn Scars. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Cow Valley, Durkee, and Badland Burn Scars. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Rye Valley, Durkee, Malheur City, Malheur Reservoir, Bridgeport, Weatherby, Brogan Hill Summit, Cow Valley and Big Lookout Mountain. Flash Flood Warning 2024-07-24T20:03:00-07:00 2024-07-24T20:03:00-07:00 2024-07-24T20:03:00-07:00 2024-07-24T23:30:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Immediate Severe Likely Baker, OR; Malheur, OR 44.61,-117.63 44.68,-117.32 44.64,-117.24 44.56,-117.27 44.45,-117.39 44.42,-117.54 44.36,-117.58 44.22,-117.54 44.17,-117.71 44.3,-117.79 44.49,-117.75 44.61,-117.63 SAME 041001 SAME 041045 UGC ORC001 UGC ORC045 AWIPSidentifier FFWBOI WMOidentifier WGUS55 KBOI 250303 flashFloodDetection RADAR INDICATED flashFloodDamageThreat CONSIDERABLE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM EAS-ORG WXR VTEC /O.NEW.KBOI.FF.W.0003.240725T0303Z-240725T0630Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-25T06:30:00+00:00 WEAHandling Imminent Threat CMAMtext NWS: FLASH FLOOD WARNING this area til 11:30 PM PDT. Avoid flooded areas. CMAMlongtext National Weather Service: A FLASH FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 11:30 PM PDT. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.