NOAA Current Watches

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-16T13:04:00-07:00 2024-07-16T13:04:00-07:00 2024-07-16T23:00:00-07:00 2024-07-17T05:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest; Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest SAME 053011 SAME 053015 SAME 053059 SAME 053077 SAME 053039 UGC WAZ634 UGC WAZ635 AWIPSidentifier RFWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 162004 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 634 AND 635 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.FW.W.0002.240717T0600Z-240718T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T00:00:00+00:00

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect until 5 AM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 685 Southern Willamette Valley, Fire Weather Zone 687 Central Oregon Cascade Foothills, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern Willamette National Forest. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. * OUTFLOW WINDS...There is a 10% chance for wind gusts in excess of 50 mph from the strongest storms through this evening. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-16T13:04:00-07:00 2024-07-16T13:04:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-17T05:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Southern Willamette Valley; Central Oregon Cascade Foothills; Northern Willamette National Forest; Southern Willamette National Forest SAME 041003 SAME 041039 SAME 041043 SAME 041047 SAME 041053 SAME 041005 SAME 041019 SAME 041035 UGC ORZ685 UGC ORZ687 UGC ORZ689 UGC ORZ690 AWIPSidentifier RFWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 162004 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 685, 687, 689, AND 690 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.FW.W.0002.240716T2100Z-240717T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T12:00:00+00:00

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 684 Northern and Central Willamette Valley, Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. * OUTFLOW WINDS...There is a 10% chance for wind gusts in excess of 50 mph from the strongest storms through this evening. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-16T13:04:00-07:00 2024-07-16T13:04:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:00:00-07:00 2024-07-17T05:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Northern and Central Willamette Valley; Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills; Mt. Hood National Forest Region SAME 041005 SAME 041009 SAME 041043 SAME 041047 SAME 041051 SAME 041053 SAME 041067 SAME 041071 SAME 041027 SAME 041031 SAME 041065 UGC ORZ684 UGC ORZ686 UGC ORZ688 AWIPSidentifier RFWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 162004 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 684, 686, AND 688 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.FW.W.0002.240717T0000Z-240717T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T15:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures up to 110 possible at low elevations. Hottest days Sunday and Monday. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west central Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Excessive Heat Watch 2024-07-16T14:02:00-06:00 2024-07-16T14:02:00-06:00 2024-07-18T12:00:00-06:00 2024-07-17T07:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Likely Lower Treasure Valley; Upper Treasure Valley; Western Magic Valley; Southern Twin Falls County; Upper Weiser River; Malheur County; Oregon Lower Treasure Valley SAME 016027 SAME 016045 SAME 016073 SAME 016075 SAME 016087 SAME 016001 SAME 016039 SAME 016047 SAME 016053 SAME 016083 SAME 016003 SAME 041045 UGC IDZ012 UGC IDZ014 UGC IDZ016 UGC IDZ030 UGC IDZ033 UGC ORZ063 UGC ORZ064 AWIPSidentifier NPWBOI WMOidentifier WWUS75 KBOI 162002 NWSheadline EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KBOI.EH.A.0002.240718T1800Z-240724T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-24T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.970c822498a3c8074ce56d896305fcd9c475b5ae.001.1,2024-07-15T13:35:00-06:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c11eaa66025c62d10c58dfa16443cfec6b384a0a.001.1,2024-07-15T13:28:00-06:00

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology An Air Quality Alert, issued for all of Chelan County plus the Methow Valley down to Brewster in Okanogan County will remain in effect until further notice, due to expected smoke from the Pioneer Fire 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 2024-07-16T10:56:00-07:00 2024-07-16T10:43:00-07:00 2024-07-16T10:43:00-07:00 2024-07-17T11:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Chelan, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053007 SAME 053047 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 161756 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires in Oregon and northern California. * WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties. * WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY. * 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 2024-07-16T11:44:00-06:00 2024-07-16T11:44:00-06:00 2024-07-16T11:44:00-06:00 2024-07-17T13:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Baker, OR; Harney, OR; Malheur, OR SAME 041001 SAME 041025 SAME 041045 UGC ORC001 UGC ORC025 UGC ORC045 AWIPSidentifier AQABOI WMOidentifier AEUS75 KBOI 161744 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR BAKER COUNTY, NORTHERN HARNEY, AND NORTHERN MALHEUR COUNTY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* IMPACTS...Strong, gusty winds and critically dry humidities will allow for new and existing fires to grow rapidly out of control. Outdoor burning is banned during fire season. * AFFECTED AREA...The southeastern portion of Zone 622 which includes the Rogue Valley and the Salt Creek Fire. * WIND...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds shift to the west to northwest around 1700 local time. * HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated lightning (10 to 20 percent chance) is also expected mainly over the northern portion of the zone which will contribute to the fire weather threat. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-16T10:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T10:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Eastern Rogue Valley SAME 041029 UGC ORZ622 AWIPSidentifier RFWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 161700 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 622 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0012.240716T2100Z-240717T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ade19bca61c1342ae74568bb015093c7fbb6aafd.002.2,2024-07-15T20:57:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7224607710648ec7d57d0466940f5dc7baf67dc0.002.1,2024-07-15T14:05:00-07:00

* AFFECTED AREA...Significant portions of fire weather zones 617,623, 624, and 625, roughly along and north of a line from Lakeview to Crater Lake. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Tuesday. Lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible and cause for concern. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 40 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 2024-07-16T10:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T10:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely 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 041019 SAME 041029 SAME 041035 SAME 041039 SAME 041037 SAME 041025 UGC ORZ617 UGC ORZ623 UGC ORZ624 UGC ORZ625 AWIPSidentifier RFWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 161700 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS IN FIRE WEATHER ZONES 617, 623, 624, AND 625 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0012.240716T2100Z-240717T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T06:00:00+00:00

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Douglas county east of I-5. Also, northern and eastern portions of Modoc County. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms (10 to 30 percent chance) . * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts 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 2024-07-16T10:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T10:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley; Umpqua Basin SAME 006049 SAME 041011 SAME 041019 UGC CAZ285 UGC ORZ616 AWIPSidentifier RFWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 161700 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS IN FIRE WEATHER ZONES 616 and 285 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXA.KMFR.FW.W.0012.240716T2100Z-240717T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T06:00:00+00:00

...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AND DRY, UNSTABLE CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON, OVERNIGHT, AND WEDNESDAY... A low pressure system will move north-northeastward into the Pacific Northwest late today through Wednesday night. This system will provide enough moisture and elevated instability for high- based showers and isolated thunderstorms to develop late this afternoon, overnight, and Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley, 694 Yakama Alpine District and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions can create new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-16T09:08:00-07:00 2024-07-16T09:08:00-07:00 2024-07-16T23:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:15:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Kittitas Valley; Yakama Alpine District; East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053039 SAME 053041 SAME 053033 UGC WAZ690 UGC WAZ694 UGC WAZ695 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 161608 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES WA690, WA694, AND WA695 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.A.0006.240717T0600Z-240718T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f70b554709a45f413d8daf8091a2b9424406b8c1.002.1,2024-07-15T22:32:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.21224772ab9f476423f62b2d380989cea5dca509.002.1,2024-07-15T14:58:00-07:00

...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AND DRY, UNSTABLE CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON, OVERNIGHT, AND WEDNESDAY... A low pressure system will move north-northeastward into the Pacific Northwest late today through Wednesday night. This system will provide enough moisture and elevated instability for high- based showers and isolated thunderstorms to develop late this afternoon, overnight, and Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and unstable conditions, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * TIMING...2 PM through 11 PM. * WINDS...South 5 mph or less. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 93. * IMPACTS...Any new fire starts will exhibit extreme fire behavior. Current fire on landscape will also exhibit extreme fire behavior. * HAINES...As high as 6. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-16T09:08:00-07:00 2024-07-16T09:08:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains SAME 041001 SAME 041013 SAME 041023 SAME 041025 UGC ORZ642 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 161608 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR642 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0008.240716T2100Z-240717T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T06:00:00+00:00

...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AND DRY, UNSTABLE CONDITIONS THIS AFTERNOON, OVERNIGHT, AND WEDNESDAY... A low pressure system will move north-northeastward into the Pacific Northwest late today through Wednesday night. This system will provide enough moisture and elevated instability for high- based showers and isolated thunderstorms to develop late this afternoon, overnight, and Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 610 East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades, 611 Deschutes National Forest -minus Sisters Ranger District, 639 East Slopes of the Northern Oregon Cascades and 640 Central Mountains of Oregon. * IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions could cause new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms are possible. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-16T09:08:00-07:00 2024-07-16T09:08:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:15:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades; Deschutes National Forest - minus Sisters Ranger District; East Slopes of the Northern Oregon Cascades; Central Mountains of Oregon SAME 041005 SAME 041017 SAME 041031 SAME 041047 SAME 041065 SAME 041019 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 SAME 041039 SAME 041027 SAME 041013 SAME 041023 SAME 041025 SAME 041069 UGC ORZ610 UGC ORZ611 UGC ORZ639 UGC ORZ640 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 161608 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR610, OR611, OR639, AND OR640 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.A.0006.240717T0000Z-240718T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f70b554709a45f413d8daf8091a2b9424406b8c1.001.1,2024-07-15T22:32:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.21224772ab9f476423f62b2d380989cea5dca509.001.1,2024-07-15T14:58:00-07:00

...Abundant lightning for Burns BLM this afternoon and evening... The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for lightning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * Thunderstorms...Scattered coverage with little to no rainfall expected. * Outflow Winds...Up to 60 mph possible. * Timing...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-16T08:22:00-06:00 2024-07-16T08:22:00-06:00 2024-07-16T15:00:00-06:00 2024-07-16T16:30:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Burns BLM SAME 041025 SAME 041037 SAME 041045 UGC ORZ636 AWIPSidentifier RFWBOI WMOidentifier WWUS85 KBOI 161422 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 636 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KBOI.FW.W.0006.240716T2100Z-240717T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T06:00:00+00:00

...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM CHANCES THIS AFTERNOON, OVERNIGHT, AND WEDNESDAY... A low pressure system will move north-northeastward into the Pacific Northwest late today through Wednesday night. This system will provide enough moisture and elevated instability for high- based showers and isolated thunderstorms to develop late this afternoon, overnight, and Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley, 694 Yakama Alpine District and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions can create new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-16T06:11:00-07:00 2024-07-16T06:11:00-07:00 2024-07-16T23:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Kittitas Valley; Yakama Alpine District; East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053039 SAME 053041 SAME 053033 UGC WAZ690 UGC WAZ694 UGC WAZ695 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 161311 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES WA690, WA694, AND WA695 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.A.0006.240717T0600Z-240718T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.21224772ab9f476423f62b2d380989cea5dca509.002.1,2024-07-15T14:58:00-07:00

...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM CHANCES THIS AFTERNOON, OVERNIGHT, AND WEDNESDAY... A low pressure system will move north-northeastward into the Pacific Northwest late today through Wednesday night. This system will provide enough moisture and elevated instability for high- based showers and isolated thunderstorms to develop late this afternoon, overnight, and Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 610 East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades, 611 Deschutes National Forest -minus Sisters Ranger District, 639 East Slopes of the Northern Oregon Cascades and 640 Central Mountains of Oregon. * IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions could cause new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms are possible. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-16T06:11:00-07:00 2024-07-16T06:11:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades; Deschutes National Forest - minus Sisters Ranger District; East Slopes of the Northern Oregon Cascades; Central Mountains of Oregon SAME 041005 SAME 041017 SAME 041031 SAME 041047 SAME 041065 SAME 041019 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 SAME 041039 SAME 041027 SAME 041013 SAME 041023 SAME 041025 SAME 041069 UGC ORZ610 UGC ORZ611 UGC ORZ639 UGC ORZ640 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 161311 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR610, OR611, OR639, AND OR640 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.A.0006.240717T0000Z-240718T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.21224772ab9f476423f62b2d380989cea5dca509.001.1,2024-07-15T14:58:00-07:00

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with LAL 3. * 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. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-16T04:10:00-07:00 2024-07-16T04:10:00-07:00 2024-07-16T23:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet; West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet SAME 053033 SAME 053057 SAME 053061 SAME 053073 SAME 053015 SAME 053041 SAME 053053 SAME 053059 SAME 053067 UGC WAZ658 UGC WAZ659 AWIPSidentifier RFWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS86 KSEW 161110 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 658 AND 659 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FW.A.0002.240717T0600Z-240718T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T06:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions during the day for the valleys. Highs 93 to 105. Overnight lows mainly in the upper 50s and 60s. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-07-16T03:57:00-07:00 2024-07-16T03:57:00-07:00 2024-07-16T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Coeur d'Alene Area; Idaho Palouse; Lewiston Area; 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 016069 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 IDZ026 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 161057 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.HT.Y.0003.240716T1900Z-240719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-19T05:00:00+00:00

* IMPACTS...Strong, gusty winds and critically dry humidities will allow for new and existing fires to grow rapidly out of control. Outdoor burning is banned during fire season. * AFFECTED AREA...The southeastern portion of Zone 622 which includes the Rogue Valley and the Salt Creek Fire. * WIND...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph. Winds shift to the west to northwest around 1700 local time. * 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 2024-07-16T03:46:00-07:00 2024-07-16T03:46:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Eastern Rogue Valley SAME 041029 UGC ORZ622 AWIPSidentifier RFWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 161046 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 622 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0012.240716T2100Z-240717T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T03:00:00+00:00

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Significant portions of fire weather zones 617, 623, 624, and 625, roughly along and north of a line from Lakeview to Crater Lake. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Tuesday. Lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible and cause for concern. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 40 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 2024-07-16T03:46:00-07:00 2024-07-16T03:46:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely 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 041019 SAME 041029 SAME 041035 SAME 041039 SAME 041037 SAME 041025 UGC ORZ617 UGC ORZ623 UGC ORZ624 UGC ORZ625 AWIPSidentifier RFWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 161046 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS IN FIRE WEATHER ZONES 617, 623, 624, AND 625 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KMFR.FW.W.0012.240716T2100Z-240717T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T06:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Daytime temperatures between 95 to 100 expected. Overnight lows between 65 to 70 will limit chances to recover from the heat Tuesday night. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, East Portland Metro, Inner Portland Metro, and West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor. In Washington, Central Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor, East Clark County Lowlands, Inner Vancouver Metro, and West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat Advisory 2024-07-16T03:45:00-07:00 2024-07-16T03:45:00-07:00 2024-07-16T11:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14 UGC ORZ111 UGC ORZ112 UGC ORZ120 UGC ORZ122 UGC WAZ206 UGC WAZ207 UGC WAZ209 UGC WAZ210 AWIPSidentifier NPWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPQR 161045 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.HT.Y.0002.240716T1800Z-240717T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T15:00:00+00:00