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* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Monday. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A westerly swell of 10-12 ft with a dominant period of 15-17 seconds will impact the coastline on Monday and lead to a high sneaker wave threat. Beach Hazards Statement 2024-10-13T02:11:00-07:00 2024-10-13T02:11:00-07:00 2024-10-14T08:00:00-07:00 2024-10-13T16:30:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast SAME 041007 SAME 041057 SAME 041041 SAME 041039 SAME 053049 UGC ORZ101 UGC ORZ102 UGC ORZ103 UGC WAZ201 AWIPSidentifier CFWPQR WMOidentifier WHUS46 KPQR 130911 NWSheadline BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPQR.BH.S.0009.241014T1500Z-241015T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-15T03:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Monday. * IMPACTS....Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people into the surf, which may lead to serious injury or drowning. Sneaker waves can roll large logs on the beach, which can lead to serious injury or death. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A westerly swell of 11-13 ft with a dominant period of 14-15 seconds will impact the coastline on Monday and lead to a high sneaker wave threat. Beach Hazards Statement 2024-10-12T13:21:00-07:00 2024-10-12T13:21:00-07:00 2024-10-14T08:00:00-07:00 2024-10-13T06:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Clatsop County Coast; Tillamook County Coast; Central Coast of Oregon; South Washington Coast SAME 041007 SAME 041057 SAME 041041 SAME 041039 SAME 053049 UGC ORZ101 UGC ORZ102 UGC ORZ103 UGC WAZ201 AWIPSidentifier CFWPQR WMOidentifier WHUS46 KPQR 122021 NWSheadline BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.BH.S.0009.241014T1500Z-241015T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-15T03:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in areas of dense fog. Fog will be most prevalent along rivers and lakes. * WHERE...Willamette Valley, Greater Portland and Vancouver Metro, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys Including I-5, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Dense Fog Advisory 2024-10-04T23:11:00-07:00 2024-10-04T23:11:00-07:00 2024-10-04T23:11:00-07:00 2024-10-05T09:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands; Lower Columbia River; Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; Lane County Cascade Foothills; Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands; Cowlitz County Lowlands; North Clark County Lowlands; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills SAME 041057 SAME 041007 SAME 041041 SAME 041067 SAME 041071 SAME 041039 SAME 041003 SAME 041053 SAME 041009 SAME 041051 SAME 041005 SAME 041047 SAME 041043 SAME 053049 SAME 053069 SAME 053015 SAME 053011 SAME 053059 UGC ORZ104 UGC ORZ105 UGC ORZ108 UGC ORZ109 UGC ORZ110 UGC ORZ111 UGC ORZ112 UGC ORZ113 UGC ORZ114 UGC ORZ115 UGC ORZ116 UGC ORZ117 UGC ORZ118 UGC ORZ123 UGC ORZ124 UGC ORZ125 UGC WAZ202 UGC WAZ204 UGC WAZ205 UGC WAZ206 UGC WAZ207 UGC WAZ208 AWIPSidentifier NPWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS76 KPQR 050611 NWSheadline DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT SATURDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.FG.Y.0025.241005T0611Z-241005T1700Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T17:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Winchester, Potlatch, Colfax, Lewiston, Alpowa Summit, Anatone, Lapwai, Genesee, Pomeroy, Peola, La Crosse, Gifford, Oakesdale, Rosalia, Uniontown, Lewiston Grade, Moscow, Mountain Road, Nezperce, Kamiah, Cloverland Road, Pullman, Clarkston, Soldiers Meadow Road, Plummer, Culdesac, Peck, Tekoa, and Craigmont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2024-10-04T16:35:00-07:00 2024-10-04T16:35:00-07:00 2024-10-04T16:35:00-07:00 2024-10-04T19:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Idaho Palouse; Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Northeast Blue Mountains; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Washington Palouse SAME 016009 SAME 016057 SAME 016069 SAME 016061 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 UGC IDZ003 UGC IDZ026 UGC IDZ027 UGC WAZ031 UGC WAZ032 UGC WAZ033 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 042335 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241005T0200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T02:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.86b0c3654c5d37992da9238a03614e312f51ffb7.002.1,2024-10-03T10:09:00-07:00

...WINDY THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... Temperatures will climb into the upper 60s to mid 70s this afternoon prior to the arrival of a strong cold front between 3 PM and 5 PM. The combination of low humidity and gusty southwest winds ahead of the front followed by a wind shift to the west (gusting to 50 mph) raises concerns for rapid and erratic spreading of any new ignitions. Bands of light rain, cooler temperatures, and rising humidity will follow the passage of the cold front this evening. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidities: 14 to 23 percent. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires. Red Flag Warning 2024-10-04T14:29:00-07:00 2024-10-04T14:29:00-07:00 2024-10-04T14:29:00-07:00 2024-10-04T18:00:00-07:00 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 042129 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 708 (WHITMAN COUNTY) AND 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0019.000000T0000Z-241005T0100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T01:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7ff5a1bb7b90099453d592f73e89e4448eeec89e.001.1,2024-10-03T10:29:00-07:00

The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a * Dust Advisory for... Western Latah County in the Panhandle of Idaho... Northwestern Nez Perce County in north central Idaho... Southwestern Benewah County in the Panhandle of Idaho... Garfield County in southeastern Washington... Whitman County in eastern Washington... Northern Asotin County in southeastern Washington... * Until 200 PM PDT. * At 106 PM PDT, areas of blowing dust were detected on cams around Dusty and Colfax moving east at 15 mph. As the cold front comes through, winds will increase and additional dust will be possible. Areas of light rain with the front may reduce the dust potential over time. HAZARD...Less than one half mile visibility with strong wind in excess of 30 mph. SOURCE...Doppler radar. IMPACT...Hazardous travel. * This includes the following highways... U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 295 and 387. U.S. Highway 12 in Idaho between mile markers 0 and 17. U.S. Highway 12 in Washington between mile markers 390 and 434. U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers 0 and 63. Locations impacted include... Lewiston, Pullman, Moscow, Clarkston, Lapwai, Colfax, Pomeroy, Genesee, Troy, Potlatch, Clarkston Heights-Vineland, West Clarkston-Highland, Asotin, Palouse, Tekoa, Garfield, Albion, St. John, Oakesdale, and Colton. Dust Advisory 2024-10-04T13:07:00-07:00 2024-10-04T13:07:00-07:00 2024-10-04T13:07:00-07:00 2024-10-04T14:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Benewah, ID; Latah, ID; Nez Perce, ID; Asotin, WA; Garfield, WA; Whitman, WA 46.43,-117.72 46.47,-117.74 46.47,-117.85 46.62,-117.85 46.58,-117.9 46.59,-118.02 46.55,-118.12 46.56,-118.17 46.77,-118.09 46.78,-118.01 46.81,-118.02 46.87,-117.97 47.09,-117.96 47.2299999,-117.91 47.22,-116.69 46.25,-116.76 46.43,-117.72 SAME 016009 SAME 016057 SAME 016069 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053075 UGC IDC009 UGC IDC057 UGC IDC069 UGC WAC003 UGC WAC023 UGC WAC075 AWIPSidentifier DSWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS56 KOTX 042007 eventMotionDescription 2024-10-04T20:06:00-00:00...storm...289DEG...15KT...46.91,-118.02 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.DS.Y.0008.241004T2007Z-241004T2100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-04T21:00:00+00:00

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY... .Winds will increase as a Pacific cold front sweeps across the Pacific Northwest. Very dry air and breezy winds will be present across portions of central and eastern Oregon and southeast Washington ahead of afternoon frontal passage. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas. Red Flag Warning 2024-10-04T11:46:00-07:00 2024-10-04T11:46:00-07:00 2024-10-04T12:00:00-07:00 2024-10-04T18:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 041846 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0021.241004T1900Z-241005T0100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T01:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.152d1d4e809efc906aea47fd47381ad078c18c3d.002.1,2024-10-03T21:55:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.83862f27c003015a2b3fb41d8ba15495b768195a.002.1,2024-10-03T13:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.77f501be0706edb223116b5f0fb36234aab3c7c1.001.1,2024-10-03T11:24:00-07:00

...WINDY THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING... .Temperatures will climb into the upper 60s to mid 70s this afternoon prior to the arrival of a strong cold front between 3 PM and 5 PM. The combination of low humidity and gusty southwest winds ahead of the front followed by a wind shift to the west (gusting to 50 mph) raises concerns for rapid and erratic spreading of any new ignitions. Bands of light rain, cooler temperatures, and rising humidity will follow the passage of the cold front this evening. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Washington Palouse (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidities: As low as 18 to 25 percent in the afternoon prior to the arrival of light rain between 3 PM and 5 PM. Recoveries to 70 to 80 percent Friday night. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires. Red Flag Warning 2024-10-04T06:41:00-07:00 2024-10-04T06:41:00-07:00 2024-10-04T12:00:00-07:00 2024-10-04T18:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 041341 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 708 (Whitman County) and 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FW.W.0019.241004T1900Z-241005T0100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T01:00:00+00:00

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY... .Winds will increase as a Pacific cold front sweeps across the Pacific Northwest. Very dry air and breezy winds will be present across portions of central and eastern Oregon and southeast Washington ahead of afternoon frontal passage. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas. Red Flag Warning 2024-10-04T05:35:00-07:00 2024-10-04T05:35:00-07:00 2024-10-04T12:00:00-07:00 2024-10-04T18:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 041235 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0021.241004T1900Z-241005T0100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T01:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.83862f27c003015a2b3fb41d8ba15495b768195a.002.1,2024-10-03T13:58:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.77f501be0706edb223116b5f0fb36234aab3c7c1.001.1,2024-10-03T11:24:00-07:00

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Craigmont, Lewiston Grade, Tekoa, Soldiers Meadow Road, Alpowa Summit, Cloverland Road, Peck, Pullman, Anatone, Oakesdale, Potlatch, Moscow, Lewiston, Kamiah, Peola, Nezperce, Clarkston, Rosalia, Lapwai, Uniontown, Plummer, Genesee, La Crosse, Gifford, Pomeroy, Colfax, Winchester, and Culdesac. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Wind Advisory 2024-10-04T03:38:00-07:00 2024-10-04T03:38:00-07:00 2024-10-04T14:00:00-07:00 2024-10-04T19:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Idaho Palouse; Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Northeast Blue Mountains; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Washington Palouse SAME 016009 SAME 016057 SAME 016069 SAME 016061 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 UGC IDZ003 UGC IDZ026 UGC IDZ027 UGC WAZ031 UGC WAZ032 UGC WAZ033 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 041038 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.241004T2100Z-241005T0200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T02:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile due to blowing dust expected. Sustained southwest to west winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Harrington, Airway Heights, Mansfield, Davenport, Creston, Fairfield, Rockford, Moses Lake, Coulee City, Odessa, Cheney, Ephrata, Othello, Quincy, Waterville, Wilbur, and Ritzville. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 7 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Blowing Dust Advisory 2024-10-04T03:38:00-07:00 2024-10-04T03:38:00-07:00 2024-10-04T14:00:00-07:00 2024-10-04T19:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Waterville Plateau SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ036 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 041038 NWSheadline BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.DU.Y.0004.241004T2100Z-241005T0200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T02:00:00+00:00

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY... .Winds will increase Friday as a Pacific cold front sweeps across the PacNW. Very dry air and breezy winds will be present across portions of central and eastern Oregon and southeast Washington ahead of afternoon frontal passage. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas. Red Flag Warning 2024-10-03T21:55:00-07:00 2024-10-03T21:55:00-07:00 2024-10-04T12:00:00-07:00 2024-10-04T08:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 040455 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0021.241004T1900Z-241005T0100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T01:00:00+00:00

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY... .Winds will increase Friday as a dry cold front passes through the area from the northwest. Very dry air will be present ahead of the frontal passage during the afternoon, with humidities slow to improve behind the front. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas. Red Flag Warning 2024-10-03T13:58:00-07:00 2024-10-03T13:58:00-07:00 2024-10-04T12:00:00-07:00 2024-10-03T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 032058 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0021.241004T1900Z-241005T0100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T01:00:00+00:00

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY... .Winds will increase Friday as a dry cold front passes through the area from the northwest. Very dry air will be present ahead of the frontal passage during the afternoon, with humidities slow to improve behind the front. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM PDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas. Red Flag Warning 2024-10-03T11:24:00-07:00 2024-10-03T11:24:00-07:00 2024-10-04T12:00:00-07:00 2024-10-03T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 053003 SAME 053023 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 031824 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPDT.FW.W.0021.241004T1900Z-241005T0100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T01:00:00+00:00

...WINDY AND DRY FRIDAY... .A strong cold front will sweep through the region Friday afternoon. Ahead of front, warm and dry conditions will develop across southeastern WA and the lower Idaho Panhandle with gusty southwest winds. Winds will continue to increase with the frontal passage with a shift to more westerly winds in the late afternoon and evening. With the frontal passage, there will be a brief window for light rain showers with little to no rainfall. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM PDT Friday. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Palouse (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 50 mph. * Relative Humidities: 18 to 25 percent in the afternoon increasing 70-80 percent Friday night. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires. Red Flag Warning 2024-10-03T10:29:00-07:00 2024-10-03T10:29:00-07:00 2024-10-04T12:00:00-07:00 2024-10-04T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Eastern Columbia Basin / Palouse / Spokane Area; Lower Palouse / Snake River SAME 053001 SAME 053019 SAME 053021 SAME 053025 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 SAME 053065 SAME 053075 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC WAZ708 UGC WAZ709 AWIPSidentifier RFWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS86 KOTX 031729 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 708 (Whitman County) and 709 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FW.W.0019.241004T1900Z-241005T0100Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T01:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Areas of blowing dust producing visibility between one-quarter and one mile. * WHERE...Nezperce, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Clarkston, Colfax, Pomeroy, Plummer, Uniontown, Lewiston, Pullman, Soldiers Meadow Road, Lapwai, Kamiah, Mountain Road, Genesee, Rosalia, Moscow, Potlatch, Peola, Alpowa Summit, Anatone, La Crosse, Winchester, Peck, Craigmont, Culdesac, Gifford, Lewiston Grade, and Cloverland Road. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 7 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'. Wind Advisory 2024-10-03T10:09:00-07:00 2024-10-03T10:09:00-07:00 2024-10-04T14:00:00-07:00 2024-10-04T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Idaho Palouse; Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Northeast Blue Mountains; Lower Garfield and Asotin Counties; Washington Palouse SAME 016009 SAME 016057 SAME 016069 SAME 016061 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 UGC IDZ003 UGC IDZ026 UGC IDZ027 UGC WAZ031 UGC WAZ032 UGC WAZ033 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 031709 NWSheadline WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.WI.Y.0013.241004T2100Z-241005T0200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T02:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust expected. Sustained southwest to west winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Quincy, Harrington, Fairfield, Othello, Cheney, Wilbur, Airway Heights, Waterville, Moses Lake, Mansfield, Ephrata, Spokane Valley, Downtown Spokane, Creston, Odessa, Rockford, Grand Coulee, Davenport, Badger Mountain Road, Ritzville, and Coulee City. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 7 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Blowing Dust Advisory 2024-10-03T10:09:00-07:00 2024-10-03T10:09:00-07:00 2024-10-04T14:00:00-07:00 2024-10-04T07:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Waterville Plateau SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053063 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ036 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 031709 NWSheadline BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.DU.Y.0004.241004T2100Z-241005T0200Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-05T02:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Temperatures ranging from the upper 20s to the mid 30s will lead to areas of frost. * WHERE...Ephrata, Othello, Creston, Craigmont, Mountain Road, La Crosse, Grand Coulee, Lewiston, Potlatch, Anatone, Moses Lake, Wilbur, Genesee, Moscow, Oakesdale, Harrington, Culdesac, Deer Park, Airway Heights, Lewiston Grade, Winchester, Badger Mountain Road, Cloverland Road, Tekoa, Spokane Valley, Mansfield, Davenport, Nezperce, Rockford, Rosalia, Peck, Kamiah, Uniontown, Cheney, Gifford, Ritzville, Lapwai, Peola, Plummer, Odessa, Pullman, Downtown Spokane, Waterville, Fairfield, Colfax, Soldiers Meadow Road, Coulee City, and Quincy. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-10-03T04:49:00-07:00 2024-10-03T04:49:00-07:00 2024-10-03T04:49:00-07:00 2024-10-03T08:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Minor Likely Idaho Palouse; Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Northeast Blue Mountains; Washington Palouse; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Northeast Mountains; Waterville Plateau SAME 016009 SAME 016057 SAME 016069 SAME 016061 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053051 SAME 053065 UGC IDZ003 UGC IDZ026 UGC IDZ027 UGC WAZ031 UGC WAZ033 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ036 UGC WAZ037 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 031149 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KOTX.FR.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241003T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-03T15:00:00+00:00

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region and Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette National Forest. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. This includes the southern part of the Gifford-Pinchot, Mount Hood and northern part of the Willamette National Forests. * WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 30 mph. Strongest winds will be around and in the western Columbia River Gorge. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Winds will ease tonight, but poor overnight recoveries are expected on the slopes and ridges, with maximum humidity of 35 to 50 percent expected. Red Flag Warning 2024-10-03T02:25:00-07:00 2024-10-03T02:25:00-07:00 2024-10-03T03:00:00-07:00 2024-10-03T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Severe Likely Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills; Mt. Hood National Forest Region; Northern Willamette National Forest; Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington SAME 041005 SAME 041043 SAME 041047 SAME 041051 SAME 041027 SAME 041031 SAME 041065 SAME 041039 SAME 053011 SAME 053059 UGC ORZ686 UGC ORZ688 UGC ORZ689 UGC WAZ636 AWIPSidentifier RFWPQR WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPQR 030925 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TODAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 636, 686, 688, AND 689 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KPQR.FW.W.0005.241003T1000Z-241004T0300Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-04T03:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Lapwai, La Crosse, Davenport, Nezperce, Oakesdale, Culdesac, Airway Heights, Othello, Peola, Lewiston, Rockford, Pullman, Uniontown, Downtown Spokane, Deer Park, Badger Mountain Road, Lewiston Grade, Tekoa, Ephrata, Grand Coulee, Winchester, Colfax, Mansfield, Mountain Road, Peck, Rosalia, Moscow, Craigmont, Kamiah, Moses Lake, Plummer, Waterville, Anatone, Cloverland Road, Wilbur, Soldiers Meadow Road, Ritzville, Genesee, Spokane Valley, Creston, Cheney, Fairfield, Odessa, Harrington, Gifford, Quincy, Coulee City, and Potlatch. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Frost Advisory 2024-10-02T14:13:00-07:00 2024-10-02T14:13:00-07:00 2024-10-03T01:00:00-07:00 2024-10-03T08:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Minor Likely Idaho Palouse; Lewiston Area; Lewis and Southern Nez Perce Counties; Northeast Blue Mountains; Washington Palouse; Moses Lake Area; Upper Columbia Basin; Spokane Area; Northeast Mountains; Waterville Plateau SAME 016009 SAME 016057 SAME 016069 SAME 016061 SAME 053003 SAME 053023 SAME 053063 SAME 053075 SAME 053001 SAME 053025 SAME 053017 SAME 053043 SAME 053047 SAME 053051 SAME 053065 UGC IDZ003 UGC IDZ026 UGC IDZ027 UGC WAZ031 UGC WAZ033 UGC WAZ034 UGC WAZ035 UGC WAZ036 UGC WAZ037 UGC WAZ044 AWIPSidentifier NPWOTX WMOidentifier WWUS76 KOTX 022113 NWSheadline FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KOTX.FR.Y.0008.241003T0800Z-241003T1500Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-10-03T15:00:00+00:00