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At 655 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Millican, or 23 miles south of Prineville, moving north at 55 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Brothers, Terrebonne, Millican, Grizzly, Alfalfa, and Powell Butte. Special Weather Statement 2024-07-16T18:55:00-07:00 2024-07-16T18:55:00-07:00 2024-07-16T18:55:00-07:00 2024-07-16T19:30:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Central Oregon 43.75,-121 43.93,-121.14 43.94,-121.12 44,-121.13 44.01,-121.19 44.32,-121.43 44.37,-121.42 44.59,-120.56 43.81,-120.47 43.75,-121 SAME 041013 SAME 041017 SAME 041023 SAME 041031 SAME 041069 UGC ORZ506 UGC ORZ511 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 170155 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON...WESTERN CROOK AND CENTRAL DESCHUTES COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-07-17T01:55:00-00:00...storm...164DEG...48KT...43.97,-120.81 maxWindGust 50 MPH maxHailSize 0.25 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires in Oregon. * WHERE...northern Harney and northern Malheur Counties. * WHEN....AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT FRIDAY. * 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 2024-07-16T18:10:00-06:00 2024-07-16T18:05:00-06:00 2024-07-16T18:05:00-06:00 2024-07-17T15:00:00-06:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Harney, OR; Malheur, OR SAME 041025 SAME 041045 UGC ORC025 UGC ORC045 AWIPSidentifier AQABOI WMOidentifier AEUS75 KBOI 170010 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Harney and Malheur Counties BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

At 416 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Whitehorse Park, or near Grants Pass, moving northwest at 30 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. Locations impacted include... Grants Pass, Wolf Creek Park, Cathedral Hills Trails, Schroeder Park, Griffin Park, I 5 Sexton Summit, Galice, Redwood, Whitehorse Park, Almeda Park, Indian Mary Park, Hellgate Overlook, Sunny Valley, Merlin, Harbeck-Fruitdale, Wilderville, and Wolf Creek. Special Weather Statement 2024-07-16T16:16:00-07:00 2024-07-16T16:16:00-07:00 2024-07-16T16:16:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Eastern Curry County and Josephine County 42.38,-123.3 42.3,-123.52 42.58,-123.8 42.72,-123.35 42.38,-123.3 SAME 041015 SAME 041033 UGC ORZ024 AWIPSidentifier SPSMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 162316 NWSheadline A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Josephine County through 515 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-07-16T23:16:00-00:00...storm...156DEG...27KT...42.43,-123.46 maxWindGust 50 MPH maxHailSize 0.25 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

At 412 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Briggs Creek Recreation Site, or 21 miles northwest of Cave Junction, moving northwest at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Locations impacted include... Agness. Special Weather Statement 2024-07-16T16:12:00-07:00 2024-07-16T16:12:00-07:00 2024-07-16T16:12:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Curry County Coast; Eastern Curry County and Josephine County 42.38,-123.82 42.3,-124.04 42.56,-124.27 42.69,-123.91 42.38,-123.82 SAME 041015 SAME 041033 UGC ORZ022 UGC ORZ024 AWIPSidentifier SPSMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 162312 NWSheadline A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Curry and west central Josephine Counties through 500 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-07-16T23:12:00-00:00...storm...154DEG...21KT...42.38,-123.96 maxWindGust 55 MPH maxHailSize 0.88 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

At 410 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Three C Rock Campground, or 32 miles southeast of Roseburg, moving northwest at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Locations impacted include... Susan Creek Falls Trail, Steamboat, Tiller, Wolf Creek Falls, Bogus Creek Recreation Site, Cavitt Creek Falls Recreation Site, Three C Rock Campground, South Umpqua Falls Campground, and Glide. Special Weather Statement 2024-07-16T16:10:00-07:00 2024-07-16T16:10:00-07:00 2024-07-16T16:10:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Central Douglas County; Eastern Douglas County Foothills 42.95,-122.64 42.87,-122.93 43.26,-123.2 43.38,-122.71 42.95,-122.64 SAME 041011 SAME 041019 UGC ORZ023 UGC ORZ025 AWIPSidentifier SPSMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 162310 NWSheadline A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Douglas County through 515 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-07-16T23:10:00-00:00...storm...155DEG...24KT...42.99,-122.8 maxWindGust 55 MPH maxHailSize 0.88 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

At 332 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Joseph Stewart State Park, or 28 miles west of Crater Lake, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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. Locations impacted include... Prospect. Special Weather Statement 2024-07-16T15:33:00-07:00 2024-07-16T15:33:00-07:00 2024-07-16T15:33:00-07:00 2024-07-16T16:30:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Central Douglas County; Eastern Douglas County Foothills; Jackson County; South Central Oregon Cascades; Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades 42.72,-122.48 42.67,-122.75 42.96,-122.88 43.01,-122.51 42.72,-122.48 SAME 041011 SAME 041019 SAME 041029 SAME 041035 SAME 041033 UGC ORZ023 UGC ORZ025 UGC ORZ026 UGC ORZ027 UGC ORZ028 AWIPSidentifier SPSMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 162233 NWSheadline A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Douglas and northeastern Jackson Counties through 430 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-07-16T22:32:00-00:00...storm...169DEG...16KT...42.76,-122.65 maxWindGust 55 MPH maxHailSize 0.88 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees accompanied by overnight low temperatures in the lower 60s to mid-70s. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 041021 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 041059 SAME 053039 SAME 053013 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ041 UGC ORZ507 UGC WAZ024 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 162151 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240718T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.09b0bf15fef9161ccea0b6d879d6d7e18bf5b3ca.002.1,2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.bd68dfb8211cb32e563b6c7b02309791cfa42f04.001.1,2024-07-15T14:59:00-07:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees accompanied by overnight low temperatures in the lower 60s to lower 70s. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Simcoe Highlands SAME 041021 SAME 041049 SAME 041069 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 053039 SAME 053077 UGC ORZ508 UGC ORZ510 UGC WAZ521 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 162151 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240718T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.09b0bf15fef9161ccea0b6d879d6d7e18bf5b3ca.001.1,2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees accompanied by overnight low temperatures in the lower 60s to lower 70s. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...John Day Basin. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely John Day Basin SAME 041023 SAME 041031 SAME 041049 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 UGC ORZ505 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 162151 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240718T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T05:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees accompanied by overnight low temperatures in the lower 60s to lower 70s. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ044 UGC WAZ028 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 162151 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-19T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.09b0bf15fef9161ccea0b6d879d6d7e18bf5b3ca.003.1,2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.bd68dfb8211cb32e563b6c7b02309791cfa42f04.002.1,2024-07-15T14:59:00-07:00

...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. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * TIMING...Until 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 2024-07-16T14:36:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:36:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:36:00-07:00 2024-07-16T22:15:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains SAME 041001 SAME 041013 SAME 041023 SAME 041025 UGC ORZ642 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 162136 CCA NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR642 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.COR.KPDT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-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. * OUTFLOW WINDS...35 to 40 mph. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-16T14:36:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:36:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:13:00-07:00 2024-07-16T22:15:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely 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 162136 CCA NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR610, OR611, OR639, AND OR640 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KPDT.FW.W.0008.240716T2113Z-240717T1600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T16:00:00+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 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 690 Kittitas Valley, 691 Lower Columbia Basin, 694 Yakama Alpine District and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * TIMING...11 PM through 5 PM. * WINDS...North 5 to 10 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 101. * 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. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible. * OUTFLOW WINDS...35 to 40 mph. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-16T14:36:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:36:00-07:00 2024-07-16T23:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T22:15:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin; Yakama Alpine District; East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains SAME 041021 SAME 041049 SAME 041055 SAME 041059 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053041 SAME 053033 UGC ORZ641 UGC WAZ690 UGC WAZ691 UGC WAZ694 UGC WAZ695 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 162136 CCA NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR641, WA690, WA691, WA694, AND WA695 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.COR.KPDT.FW.W.0008.240717T0600Z-240718T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T00:00:00+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...Until 8 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat Advisory 2024-07-16T14:18:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:18:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:18:00-07:00 2024-07-17T08:00:00-07:00 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 162118 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240717T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T15:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a9cda621ead6268bc0641c7439169bd4debd181f.001.1,2024-07-15T11:52:00-07:00

...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR ZONE 636, AND WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING FOR ZONE 426... * Thunderstorms...Scattered coverage with little to no rainfall expected. * Outflow Winds...Up to 60 mph possible. * Timing...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-16T14:39:00-06:00 2024-07-16T14:39:00-06:00 2024-07-16T15:00:00-06:00 2024-07-17T00:00:00-06:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Burns BLM SAME 041025 SAME 041037 SAME 041045 UGC ORZ636 AWIPSidentifier RFWBOI WMOidentifier WWUS85 KBOI 162039 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 636 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KBOI.FW.W.0006.240716T2100Z-240717T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T06:00:00+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

* 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