NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...Hot conditions. High temperatures up to 102 degrees accompanied by overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-07-17T21:41:00-07:00 2024-07-17T21:41:00-07:00 2024-07-17T21:41:00-07:00 2024-07-18T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ044 UGC WAZ028 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 180441 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240719T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-19T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c20be3a06a1920978e4b5e38d6fdeb62dd44c6b5.003.1,2024-07-16T14:51:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.906c3c2cf630e68a5ef6608ee1dc49acac3774e1.004.1,2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.09b0bf15fef9161ccea0b6d879d6d7e18bf5b3ca.003.1,2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.bd68dfb8211cb32e563b6c7b02309791cfa42f04.002.1,2024-07-15T14:59:00-07:00

At 742 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 26 miles northeast of Banks Lake South, or 52 miles northeast of Moses Lake, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Wilbur, Sherman, and Govan. This includes U.S. Highway 2 in Washington between mile markers 216 and 225. Special Weather Statement 2024-07-17T19:43:00-07:00 2024-07-17T19:43:00-07:00 2024-07-17T19:43:00-07:00 2024-07-17T20:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Upper Columbia Basin 47.67,-118.68 47.69,-118.84 47.9,-118.83 47.87,-118.56 47.67,-118.68 SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ035 AWIPSidentifier SPSOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 180243 NWSheadline A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Lincoln County through 815 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-07-18T02:42:00-00:00...storm...185DEG...10KT...47.78,-118.74 maxWindGust 40 MPH maxHailSize 0.50 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

At 505 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Boardman, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Boardman, Irrigon, and Paterson. Special Weather Statement 2024-07-17T17:05:00-07:00 2024-07-17T17:05:00-07:00 2024-07-17T17:05:00-07:00 2024-07-17T17:30:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Observed Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Washington 45.7299999,-119.65 45.78,-119.91 46.14,-119.68 46.11,-119.28 45.7299999,-119.65 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053039 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ044 UGC WAZ028 AWIPSidentifier SPSPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 180005 NWSheadline A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN MORROW AND SOUTHWESTERN BENTON COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM PDT eventMotionDescription 2024-07-18T00:05:00-00:00...storm...205DEG...44KT...45.89,-119.67 maxWindGust 50 MPH maxHailSize 0.25 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS EAS-ORG WXR

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology An Air Quality Alert, issued for all of Chelan County plus the Methow Valley down to Brewster in Okanogan County will remain in effect until further notice, due to expected smoke from the Pioneer Fire and other regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels. Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure. Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect. Air Quality Alert 2024-07-17T16:49:00-07:00 2024-07-17T16:48:00-07:00 2024-07-17T16:48:00-07:00 2024-07-19T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Chelan, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053007 SAME 053047 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 172349 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with LAL 3 are expected during the afternoon and evening hours. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T23:00:00-07:00 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 172151 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 659 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240718T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d5f53ccda51c2539c44792bf4d01354c2dc71dec.002.2,2024-07-16T13:33:00-07:00

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the Olympic Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with LAL 3 are expected during the afternoon and evening hours. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T23:00:00-07:00 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 172151 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 652 AND 661 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240718T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d5f53ccda51c2539c44792bf4d01354c2dc71dec.003.1,2024-07-16T13:33:00-07:00

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with LAL 3 are expected to develop along and near the crest of the Cascades during the afternoon and evening hours. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T14:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T23:00:00-07:00 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 172151 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 658 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240718T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d5f53ccda51c2539c44792bf4d01354c2dc71dec.001.2,2024-07-16T13:33:00-07:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions during the day for the valleys. Highs 90 to 100. Overnight lows mainly in the upper 50s and 60s. * WHERE...Tiger, Metaline Falls, Fruitland, Springdale-Hunters Road, Newport, Inchelium, Flowery Trail Road, Deer Park, Ione, Boulder Creek Road, Metaline, Sherman Pass, Republic, Northport, Wauconda, Kettle Falls, Chewelah, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Orin-Rice Road, Colville, and Chesaw Road. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-07-17T12:35:00-07:00 2024-07-17T12:35:00-07:00 2024-07-17T12:35:00-07:00 2024-07-18T05:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC WAZ037 UGC WAZ038 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 171935 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KOTX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240722T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-22T05:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions during the day for the valleys. Highs 95 to 110. Overnight lows mainly in the upper 50s and 60s. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. Heat Advisory 2024-07-17T12:35:00-07:00 2024-07-17T12:35:00-07:00 2024-07-17T12:35:00-07:00 2024-07-18T05:15:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Coeur d'Alene Area; Idaho Palouse; Lewiston Area; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Washington Palouse; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau; Central Chelan County; Western Okanogan County SAME 016055 SAME 016009 SAME 016057 SAME 016069 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 UGC IDZ002 UGC IDZ003 UGC IDZ026 UGC WAZ032 UGC WAZ033 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ036 UGC WAZ041 UGC WAZ043 UGC WAZ044 UGC WAZ047 UGC WAZ049 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 171935 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KOTX.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240722T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-22T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.a0fb47c38ed0a2d3838865b6a336906e0aaa23f9.001.1,2024-07-16T03:57:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.407cb5bb2e359535f8320fbf29e724033a29f447.001.1,2024-07-15T14:12:00-07:00

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms containing little to no rainfall will be possible over much of Washington this afternoon and tonight. Any thunderstorms have the potential to produce gusty outflow winds that could travel quite a distance from the thunderstorm source. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 707 Western Columbia Basin and Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse -Spokane Area. * Thunderstorms: Isolated coverage for the western Columbia Basin and isolated to scattered as you head towards the Palouse and Spokane area. The best potential of thunderstorms for the Palouse and Spokane area looks to be after 5 PM. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. Gusty winds from thunderstorms that develop over the Cascades and north central Washington could send an outflow boundary across the Columbia Basin, Palouse and Spokane area. * Haines: High level haines of 6, which is high. This means very dry and unstable conditions exist. * Humidity: 12 to 19 percent. * Impacts: Unstable conditions could lead to plume dominated fires. Thunderstorms containing little to no rain and gusty winds combined with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new fire starts in addition to current fires, may overwhelm initial attack capabilities. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T10:49:00-07:00 2024-07-17T10:49:00-07:00 2024-07-17T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-18T00:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 171749 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR THE COLUMBIA BASIN, PALOUSE AND SPOKANE AREA BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0006.240717T1900Z-240718T0700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T07:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.366ec15935cfb18d62e644029de64432a03060ee.002.1,2024-07-16T13:12:00-07:00

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms containing little to no rainfall will be possible over much of Washington this afternoon and tonight. Any thunderstorms have the potential to produce gusty outflow winds that could travel quite a distance from the thunderstorm source. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central Cascades, Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades, Fire Weather Zone 699 Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 702 Colville Reservation, Fire Weather Zone 703 Okanogan Valley, Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley, Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. The outflow winds could travel quite a distance from the core of the storm. * Impacts: Thunderstorms containing little to no rain combined with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new fire starts that may overwhelm initial attack capabilities. Gusty winds with thunderstorms will result in rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T10:49:00-07:00 2024-07-17T10:49:00-07:00 2024-07-17T11:00:00-07:00 2024-07-18T00:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely East Washington Central Cascades; East Portion of North Cascades National Park / Lake Chelan National Recreation Area; East Washington North Cascades; Okanogan Highlands & Kettle Mountains; Colville Reservation; Okanogan Valley; Methow Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053019 SAME 053065 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 UGC WAZ696 UGC WAZ697 UGC WAZ698 UGC WAZ699 UGC WAZ702 UGC WAZ703 UGC WAZ704 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 171749 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0006.240717T1800Z-240718T0700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T07:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.366ec15935cfb18d62e644029de64432a03060ee.001.2,2024-07-16T13:12:00-07:00

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms containing little to no rainfall will be possible over much of Washington this afternoon and tonight. Any thunderstorms have the potential to produce gusty outflow winds that could travel quite a distance from the thunderstorm source. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect until midnight tonight. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse - Snake River. * Thunderstorms: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms late this afternoon and through the evening. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. The outflow winds could travel quite a distance from the core of the storm. * Impacts: Unstable conditions could lead to plume dominated fires. Thunderstorms containing little to no rain and gusty winds combined with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new fire starts in addition to current fires, may overwhelm initial attack capabilities. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T10:49:00-07:00 2024-07-17T10:49:00-07:00 2024-07-17T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-18T00:00:00-07:00 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 171749 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR THE LOWER PALOUSE AND SNAKE RIVER AREA BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXA.KOTX.FW.W.0006.240717T1900Z-240718T0700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T07:00:00+00:00

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms containing little to no rainfall will be possible over much of Washington this afternoon and tonight. Any thunderstorms have the potential to produce gusty outflow winds that could travel quite a distance from the thunderstorm source. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Thursday. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 701 Foothills of Northeast Washington. * Thunderstorms: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms late this afternoon and through the evening. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. The outflow winds could travel quite a distance from the core of the storm. * Impacts: Unstable conditions could lead to plume dominated fires. Thunderstorms containing little to no rain and gusty winds combined with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new fire starts in addition to current fires, may overwhelm initial attack capabilities. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T10:49:00-07:00 2024-07-17T10:49:00-07:00 2024-07-17T16:00:00-07:00 2024-07-18T00:00:00-07:00 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 171749 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF NORTHEAST WASHINGTON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KOTX.FW.W.0006.240717T2300Z-240718T0900Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T09:00:00+00:00

...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM THREAT SHIFTS NORTH FOR THE REST OF THE DAY... A low pressure system remains situated over the forecast area, creating a wide swath of showers stretching from the Columbia River Gorge all the way through the eastern mountains of Oregon as of this morning. The current forecast calls for a resurgence of thunderstorm activity once daytime heating initiates and instability builds, primarily for the Oregon Columbia Basin northward. The storm threat is expected to last into the evening hours. Dry weather is expected for the previously warned zones across central Oregon for the rest of the day. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 690 Kittitas Valley, 691 Lower Columbia Basin, 694 Yakama Alpine District and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated thunderstorms. Lightning activity level of 2 to 3. * OUTFLOW WINDS...35 to 45 mph. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. * IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions could cause new fire starts. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T08:36:00-07:00 2024-07-17T08:36:00-07:00 2024-07-17T08:36:00-07:00 2024-07-17T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin; Yakama Alpine District; East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains SAME 041021 SAME 041049 SAME 041055 SAME 041059 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053041 SAME 053033 UGC ORZ641 UGC WAZ690 UGC WAZ691 UGC WAZ694 UGC WAZ695 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 171536 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR641, WA690, WA691, WA694, AND WA695 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240718T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4a1ba66fe6502aa04a6fc4d1f909e1a6f08789fb.003.1,2024-07-16T22:54:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.404570baa9c9f9b2081603eb808a12e34a6f9e28.002.1,2024-07-16T21:59:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.96f82fe55dcf3cac8c3c3c1c404256b201f3c34b.003.1,2024-07-16T13:44:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.96f82fe55dcf3cac8c3c3c1c404256b201f3c34b.002.2,2024-07-16T13:44:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4b06e7749999cb8c2fcf19b63a087b77b32b5f7c.002.1,2024-07-16T14:36:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.16e600b3dc85c0514e37e60b6f263a07fca20b09.002.1,2024-07-16T14:13:00-07:00

* AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 40 mph possible. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T07:37:00-07:00 2024-07-17T07:37:00-07:00 2024-07-17T07:37:00-07:00 2024-07-17T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington SAME 041027 SAME 041051 SAME 053011 SAME 053059 UGC WAZ636 AWIPSidentifier RFWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 171437 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 636 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KPQR.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240718T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dcbce676dd07c0f399db42310abf5f8d8b1709c7.003.2,2024-07-16T13:04:00-07:00

* AFFECTED AREA...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. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 40 mph possible. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T07:37:00-07:00 2024-07-17T07:37:00-07:00 2024-07-17T07:37:00-07:00 2024-07-17T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest; Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest SAME 053011 SAME 053015 SAME 053059 SAME 053077 SAME 053039 UGC WAZ634 UGC WAZ635 AWIPSidentifier RFWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 171437 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 634 AND 635 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240718T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.dcbce676dd07c0f399db42310abf5f8d8b1709c7.004.2,2024-07-16T13:04:00-07:00

Scattered thunderstorms containing little to no rainfall will be possible over much of North Central Washington Wednesday afternoon and evening. Any thunderstorms have the potential to produce gusty outflow winds that could travel quite a distance from the thunderstorm source. Isolated thunderstorms are possible elsewhere across Eastern Washington and North Idaho. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 11 AM Wednesday to midnight PDT Wednesday night. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central Cascades, Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades, Fire Weather Zone 699 Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 702 Colville Reservation, Fire Weather Zone 703 Okanogan Valley, Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley, Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau. * Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning, LAL 6. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. The outflow winds could travel quite a distance from the core of the storm. * Impacts: Thunderstorms containing little to no rain combined with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new fire starts that may overwhelm initial attack capabilities. Gusty winds with thunderstorms will result in rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T06:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T06:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T11:00:00-07:00 2024-07-18T00:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely East Washington Central Cascades; East Portion of North Cascades National Park / Lake Chelan National Recreation Area; East Washington North Cascades; Okanogan Highlands & Kettle Mountains; Colville Reservation; Okanogan Valley; Methow Valley; Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau SAME 053007 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053019 SAME 053065 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 UGC WAZ696 UGC WAZ697 UGC WAZ698 UGC WAZ699 UGC WAZ702 UGC WAZ703 UGC WAZ704 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 171351 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0006.240717T1800Z-240718T0700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T07:00:00+00:00

Scattered thunderstorms containing little to no rainfall will be possible over much of North Central Washington Wednesday afternoon and evening. Any thunderstorms have the potential to produce gusty outflow winds that could travel quite a distance from the thunderstorm source. Isolated thunderstorms are possible elsewhere across Eastern Washington and North Idaho. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from noon Wednesday to midnight Wednesday night. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 707 Western Columbia Basin and Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin - Palouse -Spokane Area. * Haines: High level haines of 6, which is very high. This means very dry and unstable conditions exist. * Humidity: 12 to 19 percent. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. Gusty winds from thunderstorms that develop over the Cascades and north central Washington could send an outflow boundary across the Columbia Basin, Palouse and Spokane area. * Thunderstorms: Thunderstorm coverage at this time looks to be isolated across the Basin, Palouse and Spokane area. * Impacts: Unstable conditions could lead to plume dominated fires. Rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires due to the gusty wind potential. These conditions may overwhelm initial attack capabilities. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T06:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T06:51:00-07:00 2024-07-17T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-18T00:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Western Columbia Basin; Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area SAME 053001 SAME 053017 SAME 053025 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 UGC WAZ707 UGC WAZ708 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 171351 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR HOT DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS AS WELL AS GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR THE COLUMBIA BASIN INTO THE PALOUSE AND SPOKANE AREA BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0006.240717T1900Z-240718T0700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T07:00:00+00:00

...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM THREAT CONTINUES THROUGH THE EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 690 Kittitas Valley, 691 Lower Columbia Basin, 694 Yakama Alpine District and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated thunderstorms. Lightning activity level of 2. * OUTFLOW WINDS...35 to 45 mph. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. * IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions could cause new fire starts. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-17T06:34:00-07:00 2024-07-17T06:34:00-07:00 2024-07-17T06:34:00-07:00 2024-07-17T14:45:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin; Yakama Alpine District; East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains SAME 041021 SAME 041049 SAME 041055 SAME 041059 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053041 SAME 053033 UGC ORZ641 UGC WAZ690 UGC WAZ691 UGC WAZ694 UGC WAZ695 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 171334 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR641, WA690, WA691, WA694, AND WA695 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KPDT.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240718T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.404570baa9c9f9b2081603eb808a12e34a6f9e28.002.1,2024-07-16T21:59:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.96f82fe55dcf3cac8c3c3c1c404256b201f3c34b.003.1,2024-07-16T13:44:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.96f82fe55dcf3cac8c3c3c1c404256b201f3c34b.002.2,2024-07-16T13:44:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.4b06e7749999cb8c2fcf19b63a087b77b32b5f7c.002.1,2024-07-16T14:36:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.16e600b3dc85c0514e37e60b6f263a07fca20b09.002.1,2024-07-16T14:13:00-07:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions. High temperatures up to 100 degrees accompanied by morning lows in the mid 60s to lower 70s. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, John Day Basin, North Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 10 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 2024-07-17T03:32:00-07:00 2024-07-17T03:32:00-07:00 2024-07-17T03:32:00-07:00 2024-07-17T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; John Day Basin; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; North Central Oregon; Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington; Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington; Simcoe Highlands SAME 041021 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 041023 SAME 041031 SAME 041049 SAME 041069 SAME 041059 SAME 053039 SAME 053013 SAME 053071 SAME 053077 UGC ORZ041 UGC ORZ505 UGC ORZ507 UGC ORZ508 UGC ORZ510 UGC WAZ024 UGC WAZ029 UGC WAZ521 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 171032 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240718T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-18T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.906c3c2cf630e68a5ef6608ee1dc49acac3774e1.005.1,2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.906c3c2cf630e68a5ef6608ee1dc49acac3774e1.003.1,2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.906c3c2cf630e68a5ef6608ee1dc49acac3774e1.002.1,2024-07-16T03:05:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.09b0bf15fef9161ccea0b6d879d6d7e18bf5b3ca.002.1,2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.09b0bf15fef9161ccea0b6d879d6d7e18bf5b3ca.001.1,2024-07-15T19:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.bd68dfb8211cb32e563b6c7b02309791cfa42f04.001.1,2024-07-15T14:59:00-07:00