NOAA Current Watches-WA

* 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

* 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

* 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...From noon today to 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 2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 2024-07-16T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:15:00-07:00 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 161005 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.240716T1900Z-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 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...From noon today to 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 2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 2024-07-16T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:15:00-07:00 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 161005 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.240716T1900Z-240718T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences 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 major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...From noon today to 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 2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 2024-07-16T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:15:00-07:00 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 161005 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.240716T1900Z-240719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-19T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.bd68dfb8211cb32e563b6c7b02309791cfa42f04.002.1,2024-07-15T14:59:00-07:00

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 103 degrees accompanied by overnight low temperatures in the mid-60s to lower 70s. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Excessive Heat Warning 2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 2024-07-16T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T17:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 161005 NWSheadline EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.EH.W.0002.240716T1900Z-240719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-19T05:00:00+00:00

...THUNDERSTORMS TO INCREASE CHANCES OF RED FLAG CONDITIONS LATER TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY... An upper low pressure system will clip the region as it moves north offshore the PacNW. This system will provide enough elevated instability for isolated thunderstorms to develop late Tuesday through 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 2024-07-15T22:32:00-07:00 2024-07-15T22:32:00-07:00 2024-07-16T23:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T08:00:00-07:00 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 160532 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY 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

Re-transmitting the message. No changes to forecast. ...DRY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY... .A slight chance for thunderstorms develop Tuesday afternoon as an upper level disturbance shifts south to north across the forecast area into Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 633 Clark County Lowlands and Swift Reservoir Region, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. * THUNDERSTORMS...2 (A slight chance of thunderstorms). * IMPACTS...Lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-15T21:04:00-07:00 2024-07-15T21:04:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Clark County Lowlands and Swift Reservoir Region; Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest; Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest; Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington SAME 053011 SAME 053015 SAME 053059 SAME 053077 SAME 053039 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 UGC WAZ633 UGC WAZ634 UGC WAZ635 UGC WAZ636 AWIPSidentifier RFWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 160404 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 633, 634, 635, AND 636 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.FW.A.0001.240716T2100Z-240718T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T06:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 101 to 103 degrees expected. 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...From noon Tuesday to 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 2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00 2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00 2024-07-16T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T08:00:00-07:00 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 160258 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.240716T1900Z-240718T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T05:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 98 to 103 degrees expected. 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...From noon Tuesday to 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 2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00 2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00 2024-07-16T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T08:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert 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 160258 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXA.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.240716T1900Z-240718T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T05:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 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 2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00 2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00 2024-07-16T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T08:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ044 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 160258 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 10 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.240716T1900Z-240719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-19T05:00:00+00:00

...DRY AND A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO WEDNESDAY... .A slight chance for thunderstorms develop Tuesday afternoon as an upper level disturbance shifts south to north across the forecast area into Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 633 Clark County Lowlands and Swift Reservoir Region, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. * THUNDERSTORMS...2 (A slight chance of thunderstorms). * IMPACTS...Lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-15T15:37:00-07:00 2024-07-15T15:37:00-07:00 2024-07-16T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T03:45:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Clark County Lowlands and Swift Reservoir Region; Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest; Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest; Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington SAME 053011 SAME 053015 SAME 053059 SAME 053077 SAME 053039 SAME 041027 SAME 041051 UGC WAZ633 UGC WAZ634 UGC WAZ635 UGC WAZ636 AWIPSidentifier RFWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 152237 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 633, 634, 635, AND 636 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.FW.A.0001.240716T2100Z-240718T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T06:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 101 to 103 degrees expected. 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...From noon Tuesday to 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 2024-07-15T14:59:00-07:00 2024-07-15T14:59:00-07:00 2024-07-16T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-15T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert 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 152159 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.240716T1900Z-240718T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T05:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 104 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 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 2024-07-15T14:59:00-07:00 2024-07-15T14:59:00-07:00 2024-07-16T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-15T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ044 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 152159 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 10 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.240716T1900Z-240719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-19T05:00:00+00:00

...THUNDERSTORMS TO INCREASE CHANCES OF RED FLAG CONDITIONS LATER TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for abundant lightning, which is in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. * 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 2024-07-15T14:58:00-07:00 2024-07-15T14:58:00-07:00 2024-07-16T23:00:00-07:00 2024-07-15T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert 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 152158 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES WA690, WA694, AND WA695 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.A.0006.240717T0600Z-240718T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T06:00:00+00:00

...SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE ON WEDNESDAY... Scattered thunderstorms containing little to no rainfall will be possible over much of North Central Washington Wednesday afternoon and evening. Isolated thunderstorms are possible elsewhere across Eastern Washington and North Idaho. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Fire Weather Zone 699 Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), Fire Weather Zone 702 Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Fire Weather Zone 703 Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley (Zone 704), Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Thunderstorms: Scattered dry thunderstorms are possible, LAL 6. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop. * Impacts: Thunderstorms containing little to no rain combined with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new fire starts that may overwhelm initial attack capabilities. Gusty winds near thunderstorms may result in rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-15T14:55:00-07:00 2024-07-15T14:55:00-07:00 2024-07-17T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible East Washington Central Cascades; East Portion of North Cascades National Park / Lake Chelan National Recreation Area; East Washington North Cascades; Okanogan Highlands & Kettle Mountains; Colville Reservation; Okanogan Valley; Methow Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053019 SAME 053065 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 UGC WAZ696 UGC WAZ697 UGC WAZ698 UGC WAZ699 UGC WAZ702 UGC WAZ703 UGC WAZ704 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 152155 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR MUCH OF NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON INCLUDING FIRE WEATHER ZONES 696 THROUGH 699, AND 702 THROUGH 706 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.A.0005.240717T1900Z-240718T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T06:00:00+00:00

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Fire Weather Watch for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening. * 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 2024-07-15T14:48:00-07:00 2024-07-15T14:48:00-07:00 2024-07-16T23:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T05:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert 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 152148 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY 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.NEW.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 Tuesday 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 2024-07-15T14:12:00-07:00 2024-07-15T14:12:00-07:00 2024-07-16T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert 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 152112 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 10 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.HT.Y.0003.240716T1900Z-240719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-19T05:00:00+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 Tuesday to 8 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat Advisory 2024-07-15T11:52:00-07:00 2024-07-15T11:52:00-07:00 2024-07-16T11:00:00-07:00 2024-07-16T06:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert 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 151852 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.HT.Y.0002.240716T1800Z-240717T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-17T15:00:00+00:00

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 2024-07-15T10:43:00-07:00 2024-07-15T10:43:00-07:00 2024-07-15T10:43:00-07:00 2024-07-16T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Chelan, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053007 SAME 053047 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 151743 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS