NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 95-105 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * 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 2024-07-13T02:39:00-07:00 2024-07-13T02:39:00-07:00 2024-07-13T02:39:00-07:00 2024-07-13T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; John Day Basin; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of 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; Simcoe Highlands SAME 041021 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041023 SAME 041069 SAME 041031 SAME 041013 SAME 041017 SAME 053039 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053071 SAME 053013 UGC ORZ041 UGC ORZ044 UGC ORZ049 UGC ORZ503 UGC ORZ505 UGC ORZ506 UGC ORZ507 UGC ORZ508 UGC ORZ511 UGC WAZ024 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 UGC WAZ029 UGC WAZ521 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 130939 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240715T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b91e8025ffcafb4496fafa75be0288045f3729d3.001.1,2024-07-12T14:15:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9e25c4042179d892749df129561c2f8662b32358.001.1,2024-07-12T06:59:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1b9140edc21594348458f428e78ea52a991577c7.001.1,2024-07-12T02:19:00-07:00

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE WITH A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS OVER SOUTHEAST OREGON THIS WEEKEND... ...DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS IN THE COLUMBIA BASIN AND KITTITAS VALLEY SUNDAY... Hot, dry, and unstable conditions look to continue through the weekend with a chance at thunderstorms now on Sunday that could rise up into the region. Meanwhile breezy winds and low RH's may produce critical fire weather conditions for the Columbia Basin and Kittitas Valley on Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 690 Kittitas Valley and 691 Lower Columbia Basin. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...The combination of sustained wind and low relative humidity will result in conditions conducive to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-13T02:34:00-07:00 2024-07-13T02:34:00-07:00 2024-07-14T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-13T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin 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 UGC ORZ641 UGC WAZ690 UGC WAZ691 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 130934 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR641, WA690, AND WA691 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.A.0005.240714T2100Z-240715T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.ed61e1ed208922ae89c3302eef737300a2a864cc.001.1,2024-07-12T14:11:00-07:00

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE WITH A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS OVER SOUTHEAST OREGON THIS WEEKEND... ...DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS IN THE COLUMBIA BASIN AND KITTITAS VALLEY SUNDAY... Hot, dry, and unstable conditions coupled with a threat of isolated thunderstorms over southeast Oregon this weekend brings a risk of dry lightning startups and potential for extreme fire behavior. Breezy winds will also develop through the Cascade gaps Sunday, and will coincide with critically low RHs in the afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 690 Kittitas Valley and 691 Lower Columbia Basin. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...The combination of sustained wind and low relative humidity will result in conditions conducive to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-12T21:47:00-07:00 2024-07-12T21:47:00-07:00 2024-07-14T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-13T08:30:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Future Severe Possible Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin 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 UGC ORZ641 UGC WAZ690 UGC WAZ691 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 130447 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR641, WA690, AND WA691 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.A.0005.240714T2100Z-240715T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T03:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 95-105 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * 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 2024-07-12T20:58:00-07:00 2024-07-12T20:58:00-07:00 2024-07-12T20:58:00-07:00 2024-07-13T08:30:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; John Day Basin; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of 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; Simcoe Highlands SAME 041021 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041023 SAME 041069 SAME 041031 SAME 041013 SAME 041017 SAME 053039 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053071 SAME 053013 UGC ORZ041 UGC ORZ044 UGC ORZ049 UGC ORZ503 UGC ORZ505 UGC ORZ506 UGC ORZ507 UGC ORZ508 UGC ORZ511 UGC WAZ024 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 UGC WAZ029 UGC WAZ521 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 130358 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240715T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9e25c4042179d892749df129561c2f8662b32358.001.1,2024-07-12T06:59:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1b9140edc21594348458f428e78ea52a991577c7.001.1,2024-07-12T02:19:00-07:00

...DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE LEE OF THE CASCADES ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... Breezy winds, hot temperatures, and low relative humidity values will occur over the area on Sunday afternoon and evening. This will result in an elevated fire risk on existing or new fires. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau (Zone 706). * Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidities: 10 to 18 percent. * Impacts: The combination of gusty winds, low relative humidity values, hot temperatures, and dried fuels could lead to rapid fire spread on existing or new fires. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-12T14:35:00-07:00 2024-07-12T14:35:00-07:00 2024-07-14T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-13T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Central Washington Cascade Foothills; Waterville Plateau SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053047 SAME 053025 UGC WAZ705 UGC WAZ706 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 122135 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.A.0004.240714T2100Z-240715T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T03:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 95-105 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * 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 2024-07-12T14:15:00-07:00 2024-07-12T14:15:00-07:00 2024-07-12T14:15:00-07:00 2024-07-12T23:30:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; John Day Basin; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of 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; Simcoe Highlands SAME 041021 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041023 SAME 041069 SAME 041031 SAME 041013 SAME 041017 SAME 053039 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053071 SAME 053013 UGC ORZ041 UGC ORZ044 UGC ORZ049 UGC ORZ503 UGC ORZ505 UGC ORZ506 UGC ORZ507 UGC ORZ508 UGC ORZ511 UGC WAZ024 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 UGC WAZ029 UGC WAZ521 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 122115 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240715T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1b9140edc21594348458f428e78ea52a991577c7.001.1,2024-07-12T02:19:00-07:00

...CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS OVER SOUTHEAST OREGON THIS WEEKEND... ...DRY AND BREEZY CONDITIONS IN THE COLUMBIA BASIN AND KITTITAS VALLEY... A threat of isolated thunderstorms over southeast Oregon this weekend brings a risk of dry lightning startups. Breezy winds will also develop through the Cascade gaps Sunday, and will coincide with critically low RHs in the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 690 Kittitas Valley and 691 Lower Columbia Basin. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...New fire starts with cloud-to-ground lightning should be expected with any storms that develop. Gusty outflow winds will threaten fires with rapid growth. Fire Weather Watch 2024-07-12T14:11:00-07:00 2024-07-12T14:11:00-07:00 2024-07-14T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-12T23:30:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Future Severe Possible Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Kittitas Valley; Lower Columbia Basin 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 UGC ORZ641 UGC WAZ690 UGC WAZ691 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 122111 NWSheadline FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR641, WA690, AND WA691 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXB.KPDT.FW.A.0005.240714T2100Z-240715T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T03:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions during the day for the valleys. Highs 93 to 100. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50s and 60s. * WHERE...The Cascade valleys, the valleys of the Okanogan Highlands and northeast Washington, the north Idaho Panhandle and the Idaho Palouse. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat Advisory 2024-07-12T13:57:00-07:00 2024-07-12T13:57:00-07:00 2024-07-12T13:57:00-07:00 2024-07-13T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Northern Panhandle; Idaho Palouse; Central Panhandle Mountains; Northeast Mountains; Okanogan Highlands; Central Chelan County; Western Okanogan County SAME 016017 SAME 016021 SAME 016055 SAME 016009 SAME 016057 SAME 016079 SAME 053051 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053019 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 UGC IDZ001 UGC IDZ003 UGC IDZ004 UGC WAZ037 UGC WAZ038 UGC WAZ047 UGC WAZ049 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 122057 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXA.KOTX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240715T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T05:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions during the day for the valleys. Highs 95 to 105. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50s and 60s. * WHERE...Central and eastern Washington and parts of the Idaho Panhandle including the Okanogan Valley, Wenatchee and Waterville Plateau, Columbia Basin, Washington Palouse, Spokane and Coeur d'Alene area, the Lewiston Clarkston Valley and Camas Prairie. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat Advisory 2024-07-12T13:57:00-07:00 2024-07-12T13:57:00-07:00 2024-07-12T13:57:00-07:00 2024-07-13T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Coeur d'Alene Area; Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Washington Palouse; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau SAME 016055 SAME 016069 SAME 016061 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 UGC IDZ002 UGC IDZ026 UGC IDZ027 UGC WAZ032 UGC WAZ033 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ036 UGC WAZ041 UGC WAZ043 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 122057 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240715T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T05:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.6862fdd5f8f7a5e0e31e4620438705900d249a66.001.1,2024-07-12T01:54:00-07:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions during the day for the valleys. Highs 95 to 105. Overnight lows will be 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...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat Advisory 2024-07-12T09:54:00-07:00 2024-07-12T09:54:00-07:00 2024-07-12T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-12T23:30:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Coeur d'Alene Area; Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Washington Palouse; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau SAME 016055 SAME 016069 SAME 016061 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 UGC IDZ002 UGC IDZ026 UGC IDZ027 UGC WAZ032 UGC WAZ033 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ036 UGC WAZ041 UGC WAZ043 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 121654 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.HT.Y.0002.240712T1900Z-240715T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T05:00:00+00:00

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology An Air Quality Alert, issued for all of Chelan County plus the Methow Valley down to Brewster in Okanogan County will remain in effect until further notice, due to expected smoke from the Pioneer Fire and other regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels. Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure. Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect. Air Quality Alert 2024-07-12T09:47:00-07:00 2024-07-12T09:42:00-07:00 2024-07-12T09:42:00-07:00 2024-07-15T14:15:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Chelan, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053007 SAME 053047 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 121647 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 95-105 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * 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 2024-07-12T06:59:00-07:00 2024-07-12T06:59:00-07:00 2024-07-12T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-12T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; John Day Basin; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of 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; Simcoe Highlands SAME 041021 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041023 SAME 041069 SAME 041031 SAME 041013 SAME 041017 SAME 053039 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053071 SAME 053013 UGC ORZ041 UGC ORZ044 UGC ORZ049 UGC ORZ503 UGC ORZ505 UGC ORZ506 UGC ORZ507 UGC ORZ508 UGC ORZ511 UGC WAZ024 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 UGC WAZ029 UGC WAZ521 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 121359 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.HT.Y.0002.240712T1900Z-240715T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T05:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 95-105 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * 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 2024-07-12T02:19:00-07:00 2024-07-12T02:19:00-07:00 2024-07-12T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-12T10:30:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Grande Ronde Valley; Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon; John Day Basin; Ochoco-John Day Highlands; Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of 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; Simcoe Highlands SAME 041021 SAME 041055 SAME 041065 SAME 041049 SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041023 SAME 041069 SAME 041031 SAME 041013 SAME 041017 SAME 053039 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 SAME 053005 SAME 053021 SAME 053071 SAME 053013 UGC ORZ041 UGC ORZ044 UGC ORZ049 UGC ORZ503 UGC ORZ505 UGC ORZ506 UGC ORZ507 UGC ORZ508 UGC ORZ511 UGC WAZ024 UGC WAZ026 UGC WAZ027 UGC WAZ028 UGC WAZ029 UGC WAZ521 AWIPSidentifier NPWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPDT 120919 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.HT.Y.0002.240712T1900Z-240715T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T05:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions during the day for the valleys. Highs 95 to 104. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50s to upper 60s. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Heat Advisory 2024-07-12T01:54:00-07:00 2024-07-12T01:54:00-07:00 2024-07-12T12:00:00-07:00 2024-07-12T10:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Coeur d'Alene Area; Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Washington Palouse; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Wenatchee Area; Okanogan Valley; Waterville Plateau SAME 016055 SAME 016069 SAME 016061 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053007 UGC IDZ002 UGC IDZ026 UGC IDZ027 UGC WAZ032 UGC WAZ033 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ036 UGC WAZ041 UGC WAZ043 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 120854 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM PDT SUNDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.HT.Y.0002.240712T1900Z-240715T0500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-15T05:00:00+00:00

...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS CONTINUE THROUGH THE Kittitas VALLEY... ...CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS SOUTHEAST OREGON THIS WEEKEND... .Breezy winds and low humidity will continue in the Kittitas Valley this afternoon and evening. Fire weather concerns will shift to the threat of thunderstorms this weekend, particularly over southeast Oregon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Breezy conditions combined with low RHs will result in rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-11T14:44:00-07:00 2024-07-11T14:44:00-07:00 2024-07-11T14:44:00-07:00 2024-07-11T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Kittitas Valley SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ690 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 112144 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA690 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240712T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-12T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.e5a696bf304d3db3f5530735f7dabdcf78416d09.005.1,2024-07-10T22:34:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.222e7463e03561e421f26db9fc44aa1a4a2d4055.003.1,2024-07-10T13:54:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b0ecb1f37ef99e35f0ef89f7a4d445abc6102fc6.002.1,2024-07-10T01:44:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8e47d6d4e39b8af3102b46b02b0f19cbb0becb57.004.1,2024-07-09T22:36:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1de19484d96f7cfb18a61f3b88635e32a2b45f8c.002.2,2024-07-09T13:29:00-07:00

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology An Air Quality Alert, issued for all of Chelan county plus the Methow Valley down to Brewster in Okanogan county on Tuesday 7/9/2024, remains 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 2024-07-11T10:56:00-07:00 2024-07-11T10:56:00-07:00 2024-07-11T10:56:00-07:00 2024-07-12T11:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Chelan, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053007 SAME 053047 UGC WAC007 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 111756 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY CONDITIONS CONTINUE THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS... Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist for the next several days, however breezy winds are largely expected to subside for most of the forecast area, save for the Cascade Gaps. Gusts are expected to reach 30 to 40 mph across the Kittitas Valley, where a Red Flag Warning remains in effect. For the rest of the area, winds may contain a slight breeze, but are largely expected to remain below critical thresholds. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Breezy conditions combined with low RHs will result in rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-11T04:39:00-07:00 2024-07-11T04:39:00-07:00 2024-07-11T04:39:00-07:00 2024-07-11T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Kittitas Valley SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ690 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 111139 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA690 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240712T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-12T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.222e7463e03561e421f26db9fc44aa1a4a2d4055.003.1,2024-07-10T13:54:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b0ecb1f37ef99e35f0ef89f7a4d445abc6102fc6.002.1,2024-07-10T01:44:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8e47d6d4e39b8af3102b46b02b0f19cbb0becb57.004.1,2024-07-09T22:36:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1de19484d96f7cfb18a61f3b88635e32a2b45f8c.002.2,2024-07-09T13:29:00-07:00

...HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE ALONG WITH BREEZY WINDS THROUGH THURSDAY... .The high pressure driving this ongoing heat wave will begin to weaken today, but will result in breezy and unstable conditions through at least Thursday. Even as temperatures cool down slightly over the coming days, relative humidities will remain very low in the teens and single digits. This, combined with incoming breezy conditions through the Cascade Gaps and spreading into the Basin, will result in critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Breezy conditions combined with low RHs will result in rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-10T22:34:00-07:00 2024-07-10T22:34:00-07:00 2024-07-10T22:34:00-07:00 2024-07-11T05:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin SAME 041021 SAME 041049 SAME 041055 SAME 041059 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053077 UGC ORZ641 UGC WAZ691 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 110534 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR641 AND WA691 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KPDT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240711T1200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-11T12:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.222e7463e03561e421f26db9fc44aa1a4a2d4055.005.1,2024-07-10T13:54:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b0ecb1f37ef99e35f0ef89f7a4d445abc6102fc6.004.1,2024-07-10T01:44:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8e47d6d4e39b8af3102b46b02b0f19cbb0becb57.005.1,2024-07-09T22:36:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1de19484d96f7cfb18a61f3b88635e32a2b45f8c.003.2,2024-07-09T13:29:00-07:00

...HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE ALONG WITH BREEZY WINDS THROUGH THURSDAY... .The high pressure driving this ongoing heat wave will begin to weaken today, but will result in breezy and unstable conditions through at least Thursday. Even as temperatures cool down slightly over the coming days, relative humidities will remain very low in the teens and single digits. This, combined with incoming breezy conditions through the Cascade Gaps and spreading into the Basin, will result in critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Breezy conditions combined with low RHs will result in rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-10T22:34:00-07:00 2024-07-10T22:34:00-07:00 2024-07-10T22:34:00-07:00 2024-07-11T05:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Kittitas Valley SAME 053007 SAME 053017 SAME 053037 SAME 053077 UGC WAZ690 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 110534 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA690 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240712T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-12T03:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.222e7463e03561e421f26db9fc44aa1a4a2d4055.003.1,2024-07-10T13:54:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b0ecb1f37ef99e35f0ef89f7a4d445abc6102fc6.002.1,2024-07-10T01:44:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8e47d6d4e39b8af3102b46b02b0f19cbb0becb57.004.1,2024-07-09T22:36:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1de19484d96f7cfb18a61f3b88635e32a2b45f8c.002.2,2024-07-09T13:29:00-07:00

...HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE ALONG WITH BREEZY WINDS THROUGH THURSDAY... .The high pressure driving this ongoing heat wave will begin to weaken today, but will result in breezy and unstable conditions through at least Thursday. Even as temperatures cool down slightly over the coming days, relative humidities will remain very low in the teens and single digits. This, combined with incoming breezy conditions through the Cascade Gaps and spreading into the Basin, will result in critical fire weather conditions. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Breezy conditions combined with low RHs will result in rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior. Red Flag Warning 2024-07-10T13:54:00-07:00 2024-07-10T13:54:00-07:00 2024-07-10T14:00:00-07:00 2024-07-10T22:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin SAME 041021 SAME 041049 SAME 041055 SAME 041059 SAME 041065 SAME 041069 SAME 053001 SAME 053005 SAME 053013 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053039 SAME 053059 SAME 053071 SAME 053075 SAME 053077 UGC ORZ641 UGC WAZ691 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 102054 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR641 AND WA691 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0004.240710T2100Z-240711T0600Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-07-11T06:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8e47d6d4e39b8af3102b46b02b0f19cbb0becb57.005.1,2024-07-09T22:36:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.1de19484d96f7cfb18a61f3b88635e32a2b45f8c.003.2,2024-07-09T13:29:00-07:00