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...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Isolated to scattered thunderstorms continue to be possible this afternoon across the Blue/Strawberry/Wallowa Mountains through the evening hours. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to cloud- to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-08T13:43:00-07:00 2024-09-08T13:43:00-07:00 2024-09-08T13:43:00-07:00 2024-09-08T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa District; Blue Mountains of Washington; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041001 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ643 UGC ORZ645 UGC WAZ692 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 082043 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240909T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-09T06:00:00+00:00

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected through afternoon across the Blue Mountains, adjacent foothills, and portions of the Columbia Basin as a weather system moves over the region. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to cloud- to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-08T06:53:00-07:00 2024-09-08T06:53:00-07:00 2024-09-08T06:53:00-07:00 2024-09-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon SAME 041021 SAME 041049 SAME 041055 SAME 041059 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 UGC ORZ641 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 081353 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR641 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KPDT.FW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240909T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-09T03:00:00+00:00

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected through afternoon across the Blue Mountains, adjacent foothills, and portions of the Columbia Basin as a weather system moves over the region. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to cloud- to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-08T06:53:00-07:00 2024-09-08T06:53:00-07:00 2024-09-08T06:53:00-07:00 2024-09-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa District; Blue Mountains of Washington; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041001 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ643 UGC ORZ645 UGC WAZ692 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 081353 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240909T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-09T06:00:00+00:00

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected through afternoon across the Blue Mountains, adjacent foothills, and portions of the Columbia Basin as a weather system moves over the region. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains and 644 Central Blue Mountains. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to cloud- to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-08T06:53:00-07:00 2024-09-08T06:53:00-07:00 2024-09-08T06:53:00-07:00 2024-09-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains; Central Blue Mountains SAME 041001 SAME 041013 SAME 041023 SAME 041025 SAME 041021 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041069 UGC ORZ642 UGC ORZ644 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 081353 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.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-240909T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-09T06:00:00+00:00

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Isolated thunderstorms have initiated across the southern Blue Mountains this morning. Additional development is expected through morning and afternoon across the Blue Mountains as a weather system moves over the region. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to cloud- to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-08T02:33:00-07:00 2024-09-08T02:33:00-07:00 2024-09-08T02:33:00-07:00 2024-09-08T23:00:00-07:00 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 080933 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR642 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0019.240908T0933Z-240909T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-09T06:00:00+00:00

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Isolated thunderstorms have initiated across the southern Blue Mountains this morning. Additional development is expected through morning and afternoon across the Blue Mountains as a weather system moves over the region. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to cloud- to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-08T02:33:00-07:00 2024-09-08T02:33:00-07:00 2024-09-08T05:00:00-07:00 2024-09-08T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa District; Blue Mountains of Washington; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041001 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ643 UGC ORZ645 UGC WAZ692 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 080933 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0019.240908T1200Z-240909T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-09T06:00:00+00:00

...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Isolated thunderstorms have initiated across the southern Blue Mountains this morning. Additional development is expected through morning and afternoon across the Blue Mountains as a weather system moves over the region. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 644 Central Blue Mountains. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to cloud- to-ground lightning and gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of producing wind gusts of 30 to 45 mph. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-08T02:33:00-07:00 2024-09-08T02:33:00-07:00 2024-09-08T02:33:00-07:00 2024-09-08T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Central Blue Mountains SAME 041001 SAME 041021 SAME 041023 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041069 UGC ORZ644 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 080933 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR644 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0019.240908T0933Z-240909T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-09T06:00:00+00:00

...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again tomorrow, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 644 Central Blue Mountains, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of 30 to 40 mph wind gusts. Fire Weather Watch 2024-09-07T20:52:00-07:00 2024-09-07T20:52:00-07:00 2024-09-08T08:00:00-07:00 2024-09-08T05:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Central Blue Mountains; Wallowa District; Blue Mountains of Washington; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041001 SAME 041021 SAME 041023 SAME 041049 SAME 041069 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ643 UGC ORZ644 UGC ORZ645 UGC WAZ692 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 080352 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM PDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR644, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.A.0013.240908T1500Z-240909T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-09T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.88631aee8736c79515744ddb5b0adfaaa7903f9e.002.1,2024-09-07T04:12:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a0a149fa94ac7af72a73194e3c85d26c186b6cb1.003.1,2024-09-06T22:17:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2e0d6227ec4f254b95d2595b5fffcd00ed5a485a.003.1,2024-09-06T20:08:00-07:00

* IMPACTS...Thunderstorms can cause new fire starts and spread fires quickly due to outflow winds. * AFFECTED AREA...In ORZ624...northern portions of fire weather zone 624 from Chemult north and northeast. In ORZ625... northern portions of Fire weather zone 625 from Summer Lake north. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening. Storms may be dry with little or no rainfall. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Strong, gusty outflows up to around 45 mph are expected near storms. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr Red Flag Warning 2024-09-07T16:43:00-07:00 2024-09-07T16:43:00-07:00 2024-09-07T16:43:00-07:00 2024-09-07T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties SAME 041035 SAME 041037 SAME 041025 UGC ORZ624 UGC ORZ625 AWIPSidentifier RFWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 072343 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0026.000000T0000Z-240908T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T04:00:00+00:00

...15-20% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING DRY LIGHTNING SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern Willamette National Forest. * WINDS...West around 5 mph with gusts up to 10 mph. Brief and highly localized outflow wind gusts up to 40 mph possible with any shower or thunderstorm that passes by. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 15-20% chance of thunderstorms through 8 PM PDT Saturday over the Cascade mountains. Very little to no rainfall will accompany any thunderstorm that does develop, increasing the potential for dry lightning igniting new wildfire starts. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-07T14:45:00-07:00 2024-09-07T14:45:00-07:00 2024-09-07T14:45:00-07:00 2024-09-07T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Northern Willamette National Forest; Southern Willamette National Forest SAME 041005 SAME 041039 SAME 041043 SAME 041047 SAME 041019 SAME 041035 UGC ORZ689 UGC ORZ690 AWIPSidentifier RFWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 072145 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 689 AND 690 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240908T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ff0024719dc95e87ac6f94bad72bb0230d3accbc.002.1,2024-09-06T13:51:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8aaf8609dcc729904ae7b8ae577c8652c7a9cbe1.003.1,2024-09-05T20:30:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.32c2d1f7d17ea5de7ae69522a8ba6feb7a7ed29e.003.1,2024-09-05T14:09:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.41ca2ba8e7ec7ea4ca573fbcc4f6b93565da00af.002.1,2024-09-05T19:33:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.98e971b791f239ad4267d7dce24aa10121e19766.002.1,2024-09-05T09:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.04b0e9ab994930b21991061117925a1783bf4de3.002.1,2024-09-04T23:51:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f805b6a2abebbcd736e160b93fdb82ba8ec5e3e2.001.1,2024-09-04T20:08:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0cc76ed81f1029e7e1b6db6ea89d4906fecbc52c.003.2,2024-09-04T14:40:00-07:00

...15-30% CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING DRY LIGHTNING SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region. 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. * WINDS...Southeast 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph. Brief and highly localized outflow wind gusts up to 40 mph possible with any shower or thunderstorm that passes by. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a 15-30% chance of thunderstorms through 8 PM PDT Saturday over the Cascade mountains. Very little to no rainfall will accompany any thunderstorm that does develop, increasing the potential for dry lightning igniting new wildfire starts. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-07T14:45:00-07:00 2024-09-07T14:45:00-07:00 2024-09-07T14:45:00-07:00 2024-09-07T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Mt. Hood National Forest Region; Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest; Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041031 SAME 041047 SAME 041051 SAME 041065 SAME 053011 SAME 053015 SAME 053059 SAME 053077 SAME 053039 UGC ORZ688 UGC WAZ634 UGC WAZ635 AWIPSidentifier RFWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 072145 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 634, 635, AND 688 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240908T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ff0024719dc95e87ac6f94bad72bb0230d3accbc.001.1,2024-09-06T13:51:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8aaf8609dcc729904ae7b8ae577c8652c7a9cbe1.002.1,2024-09-05T20:30:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.32c2d1f7d17ea5de7ae69522a8ba6feb7a7ed29e.002.1,2024-09-05T14:09:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.32c2d1f7d17ea5de7ae69522a8ba6feb7a7ed29e.001.1,2024-09-05T14:09:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.41ca2ba8e7ec7ea4ca573fbcc4f6b93565da00af.001.1,2024-09-05T19:33:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.98e971b791f239ad4267d7dce24aa10121e19766.002.1,2024-09-05T09:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.04b0e9ab994930b21991061117925a1783bf4de3.002.1,2024-09-04T23:51:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f805b6a2abebbcd736e160b93fdb82ba8ec5e3e2.001.1,2024-09-04T20:08:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.0cc76ed81f1029e7e1b6db6ea89d4906fecbc52c.003.2,2024-09-04T14:40:00-07:00

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In ORZ624...northern portions of fire weather zone 624 from Chemult north and northeast. In ORZ625...northern portions of Fire weather zone 625 from Summer Lake north. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening. Storms may be dry with little or no rainfall. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Strong, gusty outflows up to around 45 mph are expected near storms. * DETAILEDURL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr Red Flag Warning 2024-09-07T13:37:00-07:00 2024-09-07T13:37:00-07:00 2024-09-07T16:00:00-07:00 2024-09-07T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Klamath Basin and the Fremont-Winema National Forest; South Central Oregon Desert including the BLM Land in Eastern Lake and Western Harney Counties SAME 041035 SAME 041037 SAME 041025 UGC ORZ624 UGC ORZ625 AWIPSidentifier RFWMFR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KMFR 072037 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 624 AND 625 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KMFR.FW.W.0026.240907T2300Z-240908T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T04:00:00+00:00

...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 87. * IMPACTS...Possible plume dominated fire behavior. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and evening that may also bring new starts to the area. * HAINES...As high as 6. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-07T13:32:00-07:00 2024-09-07T13:32:00-07:00 2024-09-07T13:32:00-07:00 2024-09-07T21:00:00-07:00 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 072032 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR642 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T04:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a0a149fa94ac7af72a73194e3c85d26c186b6cb1.002.1,2024-09-06T22:17:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.357a00ca9d3ef9ea5ee4b67b732c7b3be8379ab1.001.1,2024-09-06T14:01:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2e0d6227ec4f254b95d2595b5fffcd00ed5a485a.001.1,2024-09-06T20:08:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.51eb142cfc2f43196a8580ad202bbdd1bdaf36cb.002.1,2024-09-06T16:53:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5bd2e06723d7c4b727eb10feb568b6aa5aa81bc8.001.2,2024-09-06T03:27:00-07:00

...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. The previous Red Flag Warning for dry and unstable conditions is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 640 Central Mountains of Oregon. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 90. * IMPACTS...New fire starts, as well as rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Light shower activity and cloud cover this morning has brought the Haines Index in the area below critical thresholds. Dry thunderstorms are now the primary critical fire weather threat for the zone. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Storms are expected to be dry in nature. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Storms may be capable of producing outflow winds up to and over 40 mph. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-07T13:32:00-07:00 2024-09-07T13:32:00-07:00 2024-09-07T16:00:00-07:00 2024-09-07T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Central Mountains of Oregon SAME 041013 SAME 041017 SAME 041023 SAME 041025 SAME 041031 SAME 041037 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 UGC ORZ640 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 072032 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR640 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0018.240907T2300Z-240908T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T06:00:00+00:00

...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 610 East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades and 611 Deschutes National Forest -minus Sisters Ranger District. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 85. * IMPACTS...New fire starts, as well as rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and evening that may also bring new starts to the area. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Storms are expected to be dry in nature. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Storms may be capable of producing outflow winds up to and over 40 mph. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-07T13:32:00-07:00 2024-09-07T13:32:00-07:00 2024-09-07T16:00:00-07:00 2024-09-07T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades; Deschutes National Forest - minus Sisters Ranger District SAME 041005 SAME 041017 SAME 041031 SAME 041047 SAME 041065 SAME 041019 SAME 041035 SAME 041037 SAME 041039 UGC ORZ610 UGC ORZ611 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 072032 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR610 AND OR611 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KPDT.FW.W.0017.240907T2300Z-240908T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T06:00:00+00:00

...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 644 Central Blue Mountains, 645 Wallowa District and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of 30 to 40 mph wind gusts. Fire Weather Watch 2024-09-07T13:32:00-07:00 2024-09-07T13:32:00-07:00 2024-09-08T08:00:00-07:00 2024-09-07T23:15:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Central Blue Mountains; Wallowa District; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041001 SAME 041021 SAME 041023 SAME 041049 SAME 041069 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC ORZ643 UGC ORZ644 UGC ORZ645 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 072032 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR644, OR645, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.A.0013.240908T1500Z-240909T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-09T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a0a149fa94ac7af72a73194e3c85d26c186b6cb1.003.1,2024-09-06T22:17:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2e0d6227ec4f254b95d2595b5fffcd00ed5a485a.003.1,2024-09-06T20:08:00-07:00

Air quality around Government Camp, Timothy Lake, Bennett Pass, and Lost Lake has improved this afternoon. Onshore flow will allow air quality to improve through Sunday. Patchy area of smoke may still be present in areas close to wildfires. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ Air Quality Alert 2024-09-07T12:04:00-07:00 2024-09-08T00:04:00-07:00 2024-09-08T00:04:00-07:00 2024-09-08T12:02:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown North Oregon Cascades SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 UGC ORZ126 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 071904 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT SUNDAY. 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 Sunday evening. 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 Air Quality Alert 2024-09-07T04:15:00-07:00 2024-09-07T04:15:00-07:00 2024-09-07T04:15:00-07:00 2024-09-07T12:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown North Oregon Cascades SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 UGC ORZ126 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 071115 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND... .Hot, dry, and unstable conditions will continue across central Oregon today. A Pacific frontal system tracking across eastern Oregon and far southeast Washington will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Storms are not expected to bring as much lightning as what was observed on Labor Day, but the potential lightning is enough to warrant Fire Weather Watches. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 640 Central Mountains of Oregon and 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 92. * IMPACTS...Possible plume dominated fire behavior. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and evening that may also bring new starts to the area. * HAINES...As high as 6. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-07T04:12:00-07:00 2024-09-07T04:12:00-07:00 2024-09-07T04:12:00-07:00 2024-09-07T15:30:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Central Mountains of Oregon; Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains SAME 041013 SAME 041017 SAME 041023 SAME 041025 SAME 041031 SAME 041037 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 041001 UGC ORZ640 UGC ORZ642 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 071112 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR640 AND OR642 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240908T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T04:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.51eb142cfc2f43196a8580ad202bbdd1bdaf36cb.002.1,2024-09-06T16:53:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5bd2e06723d7c4b727eb10feb568b6aa5aa81bc8.001.2,2024-09-06T03:27:00-07:00

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND... .Hot, dry, and unstable conditions will continue across central Oregon today. A Pacific frontal system tracking across eastern Oregon and far southeast Washington will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Storms are not expected to bring as much lightning as what was observed on Labor Day, but the potential lightning is enough to warrant Fire Weather Watches. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 644 Central Blue Mountains, 645 Wallowa District and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of 30 to 40 mph wind gusts. Fire Weather Watch 2024-09-07T04:12:00-07:00 2024-09-07T04:12:00-07:00 2024-09-08T08:00:00-07:00 2024-09-07T15:30:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Central Blue Mountains; Wallowa District; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 041021 SAME 041049 SAME 041055 SAME 041059 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041001 SAME 041023 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC ORZ641 UGC ORZ643 UGC ORZ644 UGC ORZ645 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 071112 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR641, OR643, OR644, OR645, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.A.0013.240908T1500Z-240909T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-09T03:00:00+00:00