NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected Saturday morning and as low as 31 expected Sunday morning. * WHERE...Ione, Tiger, Metaline Falls, Colville, Kettle Falls, Northport, Deer Park, Fruitland, Metaline, Chewelah, and Newport. * WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be the first significant freeze/frost at the end of the growing season. The growing season will be extended with warmer than average temperatures returning next week. Freeze Warning 2024-09-20T13:37:00-07:00 2024-09-20T13:37:00-07:00 2024-09-21T02:00:00-07:00 2024-09-21T02:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Northeast Mountains SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 UGC WAZ037 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 202037 NWSheadline FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FZ.W.0003.240921T0900Z-240922T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-22T15:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 35 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Plummer, Kellogg, Colfax, Tekoa, Osburn, Oakesdale, Pullman, Moscow, St. Maries, Pinehurst, Fernwood, Wallace, Rosalia, La Crosse, Potlatch, Mullan, Genesee, and Uniontown. * WHEN...From 2 AM Saturday to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-09-20T13:37:00-07:00 2024-09-20T13:37:00-07:00 2024-09-21T02:00:00-07:00 2024-09-21T02:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Idaho Palouse; Central Panhandle Mountains; Washington Palouse SAME 016009 SAME 016057 SAME 016055 SAME 016079 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 UGC IDZ003 UGC IDZ004 UGC WAZ033 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 202037 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 8 AM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FR.Y.0006.240921T0900Z-240922T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-22T15:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Priest River, Athol, Wauconda, Metaline Falls, Sandpoint, Eastport, Tiger, Kettle Falls, Ione, Clark Fork, Northport, Newport, Metaline, Colville, Inchelium, Bonners Ferry, Chewelah, Deer Park, Fruitland, Republic. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Freeze Watch 2024-09-19T20:55:00-07:00 2024-09-19T20:55:00-07:00 2024-09-21T00:00:00-07:00 2024-09-20T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Northern Panhandle; Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands SAME 016017 SAME 016021 SAME 016055 SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC IDZ001 UGC WAZ037 UGC WAZ038 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 200355 NWSheadline FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FZ.A.0002.240921T0700Z-240922T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-22T15:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Chewelah, Inchelium, Metaline Falls, Tiger, Eastport, Ione, Deer Park, Wauconda, Athol, Priest River, Republic, Colville, Clark Fork, Newport, Metaline, Fruitland, Northport, Sandpoint, Kettle Falls. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Freeze Watch 2024-09-19T14:01:00-07:00 2024-09-19T14:01:00-07:00 2024-09-21T00:00:00-07:00 2024-09-20T07:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Northern Panhandle; Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands SAME 016017 SAME 016021 SAME 016055 SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC IDZ001 UGC WAZ037 UGC WAZ038 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 192101 NWSheadline FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FZ.A.0002.240921T0700Z-240922T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-22T15:00:00+00:00

...DRY AND BREEZY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * Relative Humidities: 15 to 22 percent. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading wildfires. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-09T15:57:00-07:00 2024-09-09T15:57:00-07:00 2024-09-09T15:57:00-07:00 2024-09-09T19:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 092257 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WASHINGTON FIRE WEATHER ZONES 708 AND 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0017.000000T0000Z-240910T0200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-10T02:00:00+00:00

...DRY AND BREEZY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING... 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 7 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 14 to 21 percent. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-08T13:48:00-07:00 2024-09-08T13:48:00-07:00 2024-09-09T12:00:00-07:00 2024-09-09T19:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 082048 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM PDT MONDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN, WASHINGTON PALOUSE, AND SNAKE RIVER BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0017.240909T1900Z-240910T0200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-10T02:00:00+00:00

...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. * 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

...DRY AND BREEZY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 14 to 22 percent. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires. Fire Weather Watch 2024-09-08T02:38:00-07:00 2024-09-08T02:38:00-07:00 2024-09-09T12:00:00-07:00 2024-09-08T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 080938 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING EASTERN COLUMBIA BASIN, WASHINGTON PALOUSE, AND SNAKE RIVER BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.A.0009.240909T1900Z-240910T0200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-10T02:00:00+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

...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

...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

...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

...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 Fire Weather Watch for abundant lightning, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 692 Blue Mountains of Washington. * 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 Alert Met Future Severe Possible Blue Mountains of Washington SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ692 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 072032 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA692 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXA.KPDT.FW.A.0013.240908T1500Z-240909T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-09T03:00:00+00:00

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 86. * HAINES...Mid-level Haines 6. * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior. In Western Washington, significant growth on existing fires takes place under such conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-07T04:27:00-07:00 2024-09-07T04:27:00-07:00 2024-09-07T04:27:00-07:00 2024-09-07T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet SAME 053015 SAME 053033 SAME 053041 SAME 053053 SAME 053059 SAME 053061 SAME 053067 UGC WAZ659 AWIPSidentifier RFWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS86 KSEW 071127 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 659 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240908T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.034f40942474781b19198f59c48cd522c16ba3bd.001.1,2024-09-06T14:46:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4ee7c7b54e2a3bab154e6d930e5c8c1c10cb5d80.001.1,2024-09-06T08:16:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7e26be860761b720f12ee0cbd07e35ed027fb2a7.001.1,2024-09-06T01:12:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c4bf3460608ab091aab31a05d349aa256e4af86a.002.1,2024-09-05T13:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.765f65805f226bffccedfcc4c70949906109979d.001.1,2024-09-05T03:32:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.39f6ad9b4a1833020b01b908682b379d1f1eff99.001.2,2024-09-04T13:53:00-07:00

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 86. * HAINES...Mid-level Haines 6. * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior. In Western Washington, significant growth on existing fires takes place under such conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-07T04:27:00-07:00 2024-09-07T04:27:00-07:00 2024-09-07T04:27:00-07:00 2024-09-07T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet SAME 053033 SAME 053057 SAME 053061 SAME 053073 UGC WAZ658 AWIPSidentifier RFWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS86 KSEW 071127 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 658 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240908T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.034f40942474781b19198f59c48cd522c16ba3bd.003.1,2024-09-06T14:46:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4ee7c7b54e2a3bab154e6d930e5c8c1c10cb5d80.003.1,2024-09-06T08:16:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7e26be860761b720f12ee0cbd07e35ed027fb2a7.003.1,2024-09-06T01:12:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c4bf3460608ab091aab31a05d349aa256e4af86a.003.1,2024-09-05T13:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.765f65805f226bffccedfcc4c70949906109979d.003.1,2024-09-05T03:32:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.39f6ad9b4a1833020b01b908682b379d1f1eff99.003.2,2024-09-04T13:53:00-07:00

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the Olympic Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 to 30 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 82. * HAINES...Mid-level Haines 6. * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior. In Western Washington, significant growth on existing fires takes place under such conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Red Flag Warning 2024-09-07T04:27:00-07:00 2024-09-07T04:27:00-07:00 2024-09-07T04:27:00-07:00 2024-09-07T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely West Portion of the Olympic Mountains; East Portion of the Olympic Mountains SAME 053009 SAME 053027 SAME 053031 SAME 053045 UGC WAZ652 UGC WAZ661 AWIPSidentifier RFWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS86 KSEW 071127 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 652 AND 661 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240908T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.034f40942474781b19198f59c48cd522c16ba3bd.002.1,2024-09-06T14:46:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4ee7c7b54e2a3bab154e6d930e5c8c1c10cb5d80.002.1,2024-09-06T08:16:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7e26be860761b720f12ee0cbd07e35ed027fb2a7.002.1,2024-09-06T01:12:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c4bf3460608ab091aab31a05d349aa256e4af86a.001.1,2024-09-05T13:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.765f65805f226bffccedfcc4c70949906109979d.002.1,2024-09-05T03:32:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.39f6ad9b4a1833020b01b908682b379d1f1eff99.002.2,2024-09-04T13:53:00-07:00

The Southwest Clean Air Agency has continued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT SATURDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Saturday morning. 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.swcleanair.gov 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 Willapa Hills; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; South Washington Cascades SAME 053049 SAME 053069 SAME 053015 SAME 053011 SAME 053059 UGC WAZ203 UGC WAZ204 UGC WAZ205 UGC WAZ206 UGC WAZ207 UGC WAZ208 UGC WAZ209 UGC WAZ210 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 071115 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY 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 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

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening. * 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 2024-09-07T03:53:00-07:00 2024-09-07T03:53:00-07:00 2024-09-07T03:53:00-07:00 2024-09-07T21:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; John Day Basin; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades; North Central Oregon; Central Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Kittitas Valley; Yakima Valley; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Northwest Blue Mountains; Simcoe Highlands SAME 041021 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041023 SAME 041031 SAME 041069 SAME 041017 SAME 041013 SAME 053039 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053071 SAME 053013 UGC ORZ041 UGC ORZ044 UGC ORZ049 UGC ORZ502 UGC ORZ505 UGC ORZ507 UGC ORZ508 UGC ORZ509 UGC ORZ510 UGC ORZ511 UGC WAZ024 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 UGC WAZ029 UGC WAZ030 UGC WAZ521 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 071053 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240908T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-09-08T04:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ef59a79b0fdcf1119517fe422ac16a0bdee4fe66.001.1,2024-09-06T04:46:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6c4b4e69e5c0c4e83cceddf59c55547ddceda893.001.1,2024-09-05T12:30:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.11391653e56cb0e9e041e69b2caf4acc37706d9f.001.1,2024-09-05T06:12:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c7f119d7dc6aa9d152d30a3a20accabf67261743.002.1,2024-09-04T13:12:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4928cd3fd3ccf07a0f1b30a57491290848aec8af.002.1,2024-09-04T01:16:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.029a9d262e9898af789f2fa838df49dca3e7538e.002.1,2024-09-04T00:41:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.52e1e7b3631081adb6ca43b450c0d32c1291df33.001.1,2024-09-04T00:36:00-07:00