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Fire Weather Watch issued July 7 at 10:47PM PDT until July 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 7, 2025 - 10:47pm
...DRY THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED TUESDAY OVER CENTRAL AND EASTERN OREGON, FOLLOWED BY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COLUMBIA BASIN WEDNESDAY... .The ridge of high pressure currently in place over the Pacific Northwest will break down Tuesday night through Wednesday as a pair of upper-level low-pressure systems pass over the region. This will lead to thunderstorm development across central and eastern Oregon Tuesday afternoon and evening. Widespread breezy to windy conditions will persist Tuesday evening through Wednesday, strongest through the Cascade gaps and Columbia Basin. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Fire Weather Watch 2025-07-07T22:47:00-07:00 2025-07-07T22:47:00-07:00 2025-07-09T11:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin SAME 041021 SAME 041031 SAME 041049 SAME 041055 SAME 041059 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053077 UGC ORZ691 UGC WAZ691 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 080547 AAB NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR691 AND WA691 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.A.0003.250709T1800Z-250710T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T22:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWA

Heat Advisory issued July 7 at 9:08PM PDT until July 8 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 7, 2025 - 9:08pm
* WHAT...High temperatures 97-102 expected. * WHERE...Culdesac, Number 2 Canyon, Peck, Creston, Wenatchee, Bridgeport, Gifford, Mansfield, Quincy, Kamiah, Tonasket, Craigmont, Harrington, Entiat, Okanogan, Disautel Pass, Brewster, Nezperce, Ritzville, Lapwai, Coulee City, Lewiston, Grand Coulee, Pangborn Airport, Waterville, Ephrata, Lewiston Grade, Clarkston, Chelan, Odessa, Wilbur, Pomeroy, Number 1 Canyon, Cashmere, Badger Mountain Road, Winchester, Oroville, Moses Lake, Omak, Soldiers Meadow Road, Alpowa Summit, Othello, and Nespelem. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat Advisory 2025-07-07T21:08:00-07:00 2025-07-07T21:08:00-07:00 2025-07-08T11:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau SAME 016069 SAME 016061 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 UGC IDZ026 UGC IDZ027 UGC WAZ032 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ041 UGC WAZ043 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 080408 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT TUESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.HT.Y.0003.250708T1800Z-250709T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-08T21:00:00-07:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d27ecc498e74a0a484395716e8324a2688ee1bc2.001.1,2025-07-06T19:11:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService HTY

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 9:06PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 7, 2025 - 9:06pm
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Hot and very dry conditions will be in place on Tuesday. Winds will increase through the day with gusts 15 to 25 mph from the East Slopes to the Palouse. Locally stronger winds will develop late Tuesday afternoon and evening in the foothills of the Cascades and across the Waterville Plateau producing gusts around 30 mph. Winds will decrease Tuesday night. A dry cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday delivering stronger winds region- wide. Humidity levels increase on Wednesday but remain near critical levels. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Affected Area: Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701). * Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 20 to 28 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-07T21:06:00-07:00 2025-07-07T21:06:00-07:00 2025-07-09T12:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Foothills of Northeast Washington SAME 053019 SAME 053043 SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 UGC WAZ701 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 080406 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 701 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KOTX.FW.W.0007.250709T1900Z-250710T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T20:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 9:06PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 7, 2025 - 9:06pm
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Hot and very dry conditions will be in place on Tuesday. Winds will increase through the day with gusts 15 to 25 mph from the East Slopes to the Palouse. Locally stronger winds will develop late Tuesday afternoon and evening in the foothills of the Cascades and across the Waterville Plateau producing gusts around 30 mph. Winds will decrease Tuesday night. A dry cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday delivering stronger winds region- wide. Humidity levels increase on Wednesday but remain near critical levels. * Affected Area: Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Tuesday: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph. Wednesday: West to southwest 15 to 25 mph gusts around 40 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 15 percent on Tuesday. 18 to 25 percent on Wednesday. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-07T21:06:00-07:00 2025-07-07T21:06:00-07:00 2025-07-08T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 080406 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 707, 708, AND 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0007.250708T2000Z-250710T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T20:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 9:06PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 7, 2025 - 9:06pm
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Hot and very dry conditions will be in place on Tuesday. Winds will increase through the day with gusts 15 to 25 mph from the East Slopes to the Palouse. Locally stronger winds will develop late Tuesday afternoon and evening in the foothills of the Cascades and across the Waterville Plateau producing gusts around 30 mph. Winds will decrease Tuesday night. A dry cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday delivering stronger winds region- wide. Humidity levels increase on Wednesday but remain near critical levels. * Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: Tuesday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph increasing 30 mph in the evening. Wednesday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 15 percent on Tuesday. 18 to 27 percent on Wednesday. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-07T21:06:00-07:00 2025-07-07T21:06:00-07:00 2025-07-08T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Colville Reservation; Okanogan Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau SAME 053017 SAME 053019 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053065 SAME 053007 SAME 053037 UGC WAZ702 UGC WAZ703 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 080406 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 702 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0007.250708T2000Z-250710T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T20:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 6:24PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 7, 2025 - 6:24pm
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Hot and very dry conditions will be in place on Tuesday. Winds will increase through the day with gusts 15 to 25 mph from the East Slopes to the Palouse. Locally stronger winds will develop late Tuesday afternoon and evening in the foothills of the Cascades and across the Waterville Plateau producing gusts around 30 mph. Winds will decrease Tuesday night. A dry cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday delivering stronger winds region- wide. Humidity levels increase on Wednesday but remain near critical levels. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Affected Area: Colville Reservation (Zone 702). * Winds: Tuesday: Southwest to west 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph increasing 30 mph in the evening. Wednesday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidities: 10 to 15 percent on Tuesday. 22 to 27 percent on Wednesday. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-07T18:24:00-07:00 2025-07-07T18:24:00-07:00 2025-07-08T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T14:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Colville Reservation SAME 053017 SAME 053019 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053065 UGC WAZ702 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 080124 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 702 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXA.KOTX.FW.W.0007.250708T2000Z-250710T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T20:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 6:24PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 7, 2025 - 6:24pm
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Hot and very dry conditions will be in place on Tuesday. Winds will increase through the day with gusts 15 to 25 mph from the East Slopes to the Palouse. Locally stronger winds will develop late Tuesday afternoon and evening in the foothills of the Cascades and across the Waterville Plateau producing gusts around 30 mph. Winds will decrease Tuesday night. A dry cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday delivering stronger winds region- wide. Humidity levels increase on Wednesday but remain near critical levels. * Affected Area: Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Tuesday: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph. Wednesday: West to southwest 15 to 25 mph gusts around 40 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 15 percent on Tuesday. 18 to 25 percent on Wednesday. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-07T18:24:00-07:00 2025-07-07T18:24:00-07:00 2025-07-08T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T14:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 080124 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 707, 708, AND 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0007.250708T2000Z-250710T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T20:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 6:24PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 7, 2025 - 6:24pm
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Hot and very dry conditions will be in place on Tuesday. Winds will increase through the day with gusts 15 to 25 mph from the East Slopes to the Palouse. Locally stronger winds will develop late Tuesday afternoon and evening in the foothills of the Cascades and across the Waterville Plateau producing gusts around 30 mph. Winds will decrease Tuesday night. A dry cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday delivering stronger winds region- wide. Humidity levels increase on Wednesday but remain near critical levels. * Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: Tuesday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph increasing 30 mph in the evening. Wednesday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 15 percent on Tuesday. 18 to 27 percent on Wednesday. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-07T18:24:00-07:00 2025-07-07T18:24:00-07:00 2025-07-08T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T14:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Okanogan Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau SAME 053017 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053025 UGC WAZ703 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 080124 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 703, 705, AND 706 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0007.250708T2000Z-250710T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T20:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Fire Weather Watch issued July 7 at 1:27PM PDT until July 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 7, 2025 - 1:27pm
...DRY THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED FOR TUESDAY IN CENTRAL OREGON, FOLLOWED BY DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COLUMBIA BASIN WEDNESDAY... .A high pressure ridge will allow temperatures to heat up and RHs to drop through Tuesday, before an upper-level low lifts through the region Tuesday night into Wednesday. This low will lead to thunderstorm development across central Oregon starting Tuesday afternoon, followed by gusty conditions in the front's wake on Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for abundant lightning, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Fire Weather Watch 2025-07-07T13:27:00-07:00 2025-07-07T13:27:00-07:00 2025-07-09T11:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin SAME 041021 SAME 041031 SAME 041049 SAME 041055 SAME 041059 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053077 UGC ORZ691 UGC WAZ691 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 072027 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR691 AND WA691 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.A.0003.250709T1800Z-250710T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T22:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWA

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 1:06PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 7, 2025 - 1:06pm
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Hot and very dry conditions will be in place on Tuesday. Winds will increase through the day with gusts 15 to 25 mph from the East Slopes to the Palouse. Locally stronger winds will develop late Tuesday afternoon and evening in the foothills of the Cascades and across the Waterville Plateau producing gusts around 30 mph. A dry cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday delivering stronger winds region-wide. Humidity levels increase on Wednesday but remain near critical levels. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: Tuesday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph increasing 30 mph in the evening. Wednesday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 15 percent on Tuesday. 18 to 27 percent on Wednesday. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-07T13:06:00-07:00 2025-07-07T13:06:00-07:00 2025-07-08T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T14:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Okanogan Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau SAME 053017 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053025 UGC WAZ703 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 072006 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 703, 705, AND 706 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0007.250708T2000Z-250710T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T20:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 7 at 1:06PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 7, 2025 - 1:06pm
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Hot and very dry conditions will be in place on Tuesday. Winds will increase through the day with gusts 15 to 25 mph from the East Slopes to the Palouse. Locally stronger winds will develop late Tuesday afternoon and evening in the foothills of the Cascades and across the Waterville Plateau producing gusts around 30 mph. A dry cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday delivering stronger winds region-wide. Humidity levels increase on Wednesday but remain near critical levels. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area: Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Tuesday: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph. Wednesday: West to southwest 15 to 25 mph gusts around 40 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 15 percent on Tuesday. 18 to 25 percent on Wednesday. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-07T13:06:00-07:00 2025-07-07T13:06:00-07:00 2025-07-08T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T14:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 072006 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 707, 708, AND 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0007.250708T2000Z-250710T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T20:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Heat Advisory issued July 7 at 12:55PM PDT until July 8 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 7, 2025 - 12:55pm
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. 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. Heat Advisory 2025-07-07T12:55:00-07:00 2025-07-07T12:55:00-07:00 2025-07-08T11:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 SAME 053013 UGC ORZ044 UGC ORZ507 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 071955 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT TUESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.250708T1800Z-250709T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-08T21:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService HTY

Heat Advisory issued July 7 at 10:45AM PDT until July 8 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 7, 2025 - 10:45am
* WHAT...High temperatures of 97-105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Omak, Wenatchee, Alpowa Summit, Harrington, Bridgeport, Nespelem, Pomeroy, Cashmere, Wilbur, Entiat, Number 2 Canyon, Grand Coulee, Waterville, Coulee City, Clarkston, Tonasket, Othello, Mansfield, Ephrata, Chelan, Number 1 Canyon, Oroville, Moses Lake, Quincy, Okanogan, Brewster, Badger Mountain Road, Creston, Ritzville, Disautel Pass, Pangborn Airport, and Odessa. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat Advisory 2025-07-07T10:45:00-07:00 2025-07-07T10:45:00-07:00 2025-07-08T11:00:00-07:00 2025-07-08T00:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 UGC WAZ032 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ041 UGC WAZ043 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 071745 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT TUESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.HT.Y.0003.250708T1800Z-250709T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-08T21:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService HTY

Heat Advisory issued July 6 at 7:11PM PDT until July 8 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 6, 2025 - 7:11pm
* WHAT...High temperatures of 97-102 degrees expected. * WHERE...Mansfield, Wenatchee, Number 2 Canyon, Harrington, Clarkston, Pangborn Airport, Moses Lake, Grand Coulee, Nespelem, Disautel Pass, Number 1 Canyon, Okanogan, Wilbur, Othello, Brewster, Chelan, Alpowa Summit, Badger Mountain Road, Ritzville, Quincy, Tonasket, Ephrata, Odessa, Waterville, Omak, Bridgeport, Creston, Cashmere, Entiat, Oroville, Coulee City, and Pomeroy. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat Advisory 2025-07-06T19:11:00-07:00 2025-07-06T19:11:00-07:00 2025-07-08T11:00:00-07:00 2025-07-07T12:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 UGC WAZ032 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ041 UGC WAZ043 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 070211 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT TUESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.HT.Y.0003.250708T1800Z-250709T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-08T21:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService HTY

Heat Advisory issued July 6 at 6:53PM PDT until July 8 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 6, 2025 - 6:53pm
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 105 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. 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. Heat Advisory 2025-07-06T18:53:00-07:00 2025-07-06T18:53:00-07:00 2025-07-08T11:00:00-07:00 2025-07-07T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 SAME 053013 UGC ORZ044 UGC ORZ507 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 UGC WAZ029 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 070153 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT TUESDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.250708T1800Z-250709T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-08T21:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService HTY

Fire Weather Watch issued July 6 at 5:56PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 6, 2025 - 5:56pm
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Hot and very dry conditions will be in place on Tuesday. Winds will increase through the day with gusts 15 to 25 mph from the East Slopes to the Palouse. Locally stronger winds will develop late Tuesday afternoon and evening in the foothills of the Cascades and across the Waterville Plateau producing gusts around 30 mph. A dry cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday delivering stronger winds region-wide. Humidity levels increase on Wednesday but remain near critical levels. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: Tuesday: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph increasing 30 mph in the evening. Wednesday: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 15 percent on Tuesday. 20 to 27 percent on Wednesday. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires. Fire Weather Watch 2025-07-06T17:56:00-07:00 2025-07-06T17:56:00-07:00 2025-07-08T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-07T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Okanogan Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau SAME 053017 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053025 UGC WAZ703 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 070056 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 703, 705, AND 706 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.A.0003.250708T2000Z-250710T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T20:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWA

Fire Weather Watch issued July 6 at 5:56PM PDT until July 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

July 6, 2025 - 5:56pm
...HOT, DRY, AND WINDY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY... .Hot and very dry conditions will be in place on Tuesday. Winds will increase through the day with gusts 15 to 25 mph from the East Slopes to the Palouse. Locally stronger winds will develop late Tuesday afternoon and evening in the foothills of the Cascades and across the Waterville Plateau producing gusts around 30 mph. A dry cold front will sweep through the region on Wednesday delivering stronger winds region-wide. Humidity levels increase on Wednesday but remain near critical levels. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area: Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Tuesday: West to southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph. Wednesday: West to southwest 15 to 25 mph gusts around 35 mph. * Relative Humidities: 10 to 15 percent on Tuesday. 18 to 25 percent on Wednesday. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new fires. Fire Weather Watch 2025-07-06T17:56:00-07:00 2025-07-06T17:56:00-07:00 2025-07-08T13:00:00-07:00 2025-07-07T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 070056 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 707, 708, AND 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.A.0003.250708T2000Z-250710T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-09T20:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWA

Wind Advisory issued July 2 at 5:47PM PDT until July 2 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 2, 2025 - 5:47pm
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2025-07-02T17:47:00-07:00 2025-07-02T17:47:00-07:00 2025-07-02T17:47:00-07:00 2025-07-02T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Kittitas Valley SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ026 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 030047 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.WI.Y.0018.250703T0047Z-250703T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-02T23:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService WIY

Red Flag Warning issued July 2 at 2:07PM PDT until July 2 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 2, 2025 - 2:07pm
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COLUMBIA BASIN, CENTRAL OREGON, AND KITTITAS VALLEY TODAY... .West winds through the Cascade gaps coupled with low relative humidities will lead to critical fire weather conditions across the Kittitas Valley, Columbia Basin, and portions of central Oregon this afternoon and evening. Isolated lightning will also occur in portions of central and eastern Oregon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-02T14:07:00-07:00 2025-07-02T14:07:00-07:00 2025-07-02T14:07:00-07:00 2025-07-02T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Kittitas Valley SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ690 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 022107 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA690 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250703T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-02T21:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

Red Flag Warning issued July 2 at 2:07PM PDT until July 2 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

July 2, 2025 - 2:07pm
...DRY AND BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE COLUMBIA BASIN, CENTRAL OREGON, AND KITTITAS VALLEY TODAY... .West winds through the Cascade gaps coupled with low relative humidities will lead to critical fire weather conditions across the Kittitas Valley, Columbia Basin, and portions of central Oregon this afternoon and evening. Isolated lightning will also occur in portions of central and eastern Oregon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Red Flag Warning 2025-07-02T14:07:00-07:00 2025-07-02T14:07:00-07:00 2025-07-02T14:07:00-07:00 2025-07-02T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Columbia Basin SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ691 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 022107 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR691 AND WA691 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250703T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2025-07-02T21:00:00-07:00 Public IPAWSv1.0 en-US http://www.weather.gov SAME NWS NationalWeatherService FWW

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