NOAA Current Watches-WA

The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. 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. Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407- 6000. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-07T13:39:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:39:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:39:00-07:00 2024-08-08T13:45:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Yakima, WA SAME 053077 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 072039 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT Thursday. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke and ozone has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke and ozone at times through 8 PM PDT Thursday. 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 www.oregon.gov/DEQ Air Quality Alert 2024-08-07T13:27:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:23:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:23:00-07:00 2024-08-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; East Central Willamette Valley; West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft; West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; North Oregon Cascades; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14 UGC ORZ109 UGC ORZ110 UGC ORZ111 UGC ORZ112 UGC ORZ113 UGC ORZ115 UGC ORZ119 UGC ORZ120 UGC ORZ123 UGC ORZ126 UGC WAZ206 UGC WAZ207 UGC WAZ209 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 072027 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Chehalis Valley Area and Southwest Interior. * WHEN...From noon to 9 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast. Heat Advisory 2024-08-07T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-08T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-07T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Southwest Interior; Lower Chehalis Valley Area SAME 053041 SAME 053067 SAME 053027 SAME 053045 UGC WAZ504 UGC WAZ512 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 072000 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.HT.Y.0002.240808T1900Z-240809T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-09T04:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate to isolated major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 9 PM PDT Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast. Heat Advisory 2024-08-07T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-08T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-07T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Western Whatcom County; Western Skagit County; Everett and Vicinity; Tacoma Area; Hood Canal Area; East Puget Sound Lowlands; Bellevue and Vicinity; Seattle and Vicinity; Bremerton and Vicinity; West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053035 SAME 053061 SAME 053053 SAME 053031 SAME 053045 SAME 053033 SAME 053041 UGC WAZ503 UGC WAZ506 UGC WAZ507 UGC WAZ509 UGC WAZ511 UGC WAZ555 UGC WAZ556 UGC WAZ558 UGC WAZ559 UGC WAZ567 UGC WAZ568 UGC WAZ569 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 072000 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.HT.Y.0002.240808T1900Z-240810T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-10T04:00:00+00:00

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes An Air Quality Alert continues for all of Okanogan County until further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and 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. 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 2024-08-07T10:43:00-07:00 2024-08-07T10:40:00-07:00 2024-08-07T10:40:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Okanogan, WA SAME 053047 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 071743 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes An Air Quality Alert continues for all of Okanogan and Ferry Counties, as well as the Colville Reservation until further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and 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. 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 2024-08-06T14:11:00-07:00 2024-08-06T14:10:00-07:00 2024-08-06T14:10:00-07:00 2024-08-09T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Ferry, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC WAC019 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 062111 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse-Snake River. * Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusty outflow winds are possible near any thunderstorms. * Relative Humidities: 10 to 18 percent. * Thunderstorms: Isolated thunderstorms containing only brief rain is possible through mid afternoon. * Impacts: Gusty winds with low relative humidity values through the early evening may result in rapid fire spread for any new and ongoing fires. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-06T13:16:00-07:00 2024-08-06T13:16:00-07:00 2024-08-06T13:16:00-07:00 2024-08-06T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 062016 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR BREEZY WINDS AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240807T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-07T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5e6be98f276ec28bbeb1c44e216cc1a2d69bdb12.001.1,2024-08-06T02:51:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9b28a9d91be615045f478368200ef625b68cc2c1.001.2,2024-08-05T13:59:00-07:00

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... Isolated thunderstorms capable of abundant lightning are possible across the northern Blues and Wallowa county beginning through the late afternoon. Abundant lightning is capable of producing new fire starts. * 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...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning activity level of 2 to 3. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-06T04:38:00-07:00 2024-08-06T04:38:00-07:00 2024-08-06T04:38:00-07:00 2024-08-06T17:00:00-07:00 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 061138 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.addd7f2ccebc83173b8fffe013cb447b5376329e.001.1,2024-08-05T13:34:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.be5869f9fda5bd9eaa45f1d56f35a70af938817b.002.1,2024-08-05T09:33:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3797dcbacb8bf75f93fef9b1da0f739115efabf7.002.1,2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00

* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms containing only brief rain this morning through mid afternoon. * Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Gusty outflow winds are possible near any thunderstorms. * Relative Humidities: 10 to 18 percent. * Impacts: Abundant lightning combined with dry fuels may lead to several new fire starts. Little to no rain is expected with lightning. Gusty winds this afternoon into the early evening may result in rapid fire spread for any new and ongoing fires. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-06T02:51:00-07:00 2024-08-06T02:51:00-07:00 2024-08-06T02:51:00-07:00 2024-08-06T13:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 060951 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOLLOWED BY BREEZY WINDS AND DRY CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KOTX.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240807T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-07T03:00:00+00:00

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY THROUGH TOMORROW... Isolated thunderstorms capable of abundant lightning are possible across the northern Blues and Wallowa county beginning Tuesday morning through the late afternoon. Abundant lightning is capable of producing new fire starts. * 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...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning activity level of 2 to 3. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T21:35:00-07:00 2024-08-05T21:35:00-07:00 2024-08-05T21:35:00-07:00 2024-08-06T08:00:00-07:00 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 060435 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.be5869f9fda5bd9eaa45f1d56f35a70af938817b.002.1,2024-08-05T09:33:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3797dcbacb8bf75f93fef9b1da0f739115efabf7.002.1,2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 1 PM PDT Tuesday. The Red Flag Warning that was out for the same area through 5 PM today has been cancelled. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse-Snake River. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms containing only brief rain. * Outflow Winds: Gusty outflow winds are possible near any thunderstorms. * Impacts: Abundant lightning combined with dry fuels may lead to several new fire starts Tuesday. The fast movement of storms will limit rain amounts, leading to the potential for new fire starts. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T13:59:00-07:00 2024-08-05T13:59:00-07:00 2024-08-06T02:00:00-07:00 2024-08-06T06:30:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 052059 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 1 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0013.240806T0900Z-240806T2000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-06T20:00:00+00:00

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY THROUGH TOMORROW... .Thunderstorms capable of producing abundant lightning are possible this afternoon through the evening and overnight. Isolated thunderstorms are possible across portions of the the eastern Oregon Mountains through this afternoon, evening and overnight. Abundant lightning is capable of producing new fire starts. * 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...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered. Lightning activity level of 3. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T13:34:00-07:00 2024-08-05T13:34:00-07:00 2024-08-05T13:34:00-07:00 2024-08-05T21:45:00-07:00 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 052034 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KPDT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3797dcbacb8bf75f93fef9b1da0f739115efabf7.002.1,2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. 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. Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407- 6000. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-05T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-07T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Yakima, WA SAME 053077 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 051900 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Thunderstorms capable of producing abundant lightning are possible this morning and again this afternoon and evening. Isolated thunderstorms are possible mainly this morning across portions of the east slopes of the Oregon Cascades and Columbia Basin while this afternoon the thunderstorms are possible across the eastern Oregon Mountains. Abundant lightning is capable of producing new fire starts. * 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...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered. Lightning activity level of 2 to 3. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T09:33:00-07:00 2024-08-05T09:33:00-07:00 2024-08-05T10:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T17:00:00-07:00 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 051633 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0013.240805T1700Z-240806T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-06T00:00:00+00:00

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Thunderstorms capable of producing abundant lightning are possible this morning and again this afternoon and evening. Isolated thunderstorms are possible mainly this morning across portions of the east slopes of the Oregon Cascades and Columbia Basin while this afternoon the thunderstorms are possible across the eastern Oregon Mountains. Abundant lightning is capable of producing new fire starts. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 10 AM PDT this morning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 639 East Slopes of the Northern Oregon Cascades, 691 Lower Columbia Basin and 694 Yakama Alpine District. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning activity level of 2. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high of 40 to 50 mph are possible near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T10:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely East Slopes of the Northern Oregon Cascades; Lower Columbia Basin; Yakama Alpine District SAME 041005 SAME 041027 SAME 041065 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053077 SAME 053041 UGC ORZ639 UGC WAZ691 UGC WAZ694 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 051046 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR639, WA691, AND WA694 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0013.240805T1046Z-240805T1700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-05T17:00:00+00:00

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY... .Thunderstorms capable of producing abundant lightning are possible this morning and again this afternoon and evening. Isolated thunderstorms are possible mainly this morning across portions of the east slopes of the Oregon Cascades and Columbia Basin while this afternoon the thunderstorms are possible across the eastern Oregon Mountains. Abundant lightning is capable of producing new fire starts. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered. Lightning activity level of 2 to 3. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00 2024-08-05T10:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T10:00:00-07:00 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 051046 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0013.240805T1700Z-240806T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-06T00:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 97 to 106 degrees Monday. * WHERE...Gifford, Lewiston Grade, Peck, Alpowa Summit, Culdesac, Clarkston, Pomeroy, Lapwai, and Lewiston. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-08-05T03:32:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:32:00-07:00 2024-08-05T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Lewiston Area; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties SAME 016069 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC IDZ026 UGC WAZ032 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 051032 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.HT.Y.0006.240805T1900Z-240806T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-06T03:00:00+00:00

At 224 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Parkdale, or 9 miles south of Hood River, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Hood River, Odell, Parkdale, Dee, and Underwood. In Washington this includes State Route 14 near mile marker 63. This includes the following highways in Oregon... Interstate 84 between mile markers 62 and 68. State Highway 35 between mile markers 80 and 102. Special Weather Statement 2024-08-05T02:25:00-07:00 2024-08-05T02:25:00-07:00 2024-08-05T02:25:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Upper Hood River Valley; Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; North Oregon Cascades; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; South Washington Cascades 45.52,-121.46 45.52,-121.48 45.51,-121.48 45.4799999,-121.54 45.55,-121.66 45.75,-121.53 45.72,-121.52 45.72,-121.51 45.7,-121.46 45.7,-121.44 45.53,-121.44 45.52,-121.46 UGC ORZ121 UGC ORZ122 UGC ORZ126 UGC WAZ210 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier SPSPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 050925 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN HOOD RIVER AND EASTERN SKAMANIA COUNTIES THROUGH 300 AM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-08-05T09:24:00-00:00...storm...215DEG...31KT...45.56,-121.52 maxWindGust 40 MPH maxHailSize 0.25 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 3 AM to 5 PM PDT Monday. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 701 Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Fire Weather Zone 707 Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms containing only brief rain. * Outflow Winds: Gusty outflow winds are possible near any thunderstorms. * Impacts: Abundant lightning combined with dry fuels may lead to several new fire starts on Monday. The fast movement of storms will limit rain amounts, leading to the potential for new fire starts. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-04T19:44:00-07:00 2024-08-04T19:44:00-07:00 2024-08-05T03:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T12:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Foothills of Northeast Washington; Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053019 SAME 053043 SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053021 SAME 053047 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ701 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 050244 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR THE COLUMBIA BASIN INTO NORTHEAST WASHINGTON FOOTHILLS, SPOKANE AREA, AND PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0012.240805T1000Z-240806T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-06T00:00:00+00:00

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes An Air Quality Alert continues for all of Okanogan and Ferry Counties, as well as the Colville Reservation until further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and 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. 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 2024-08-04T13:02:00-07:00 2024-08-04T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-04T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-06T14:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Ferry, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC WAC019 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 042002 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS