NOAA Current Watches-WA

The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407- 6000. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-08T00:47:00-07:00 2024-08-08T00:46:00-07:00 2024-08-08T00:46:00-07:00 2024-08-09T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Yakima, WA SAME 053077 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 080747 AAA NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Chehalis Valley Area and Southwest Interior. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast. Heat Advisory 2024-08-07T21:39:00-07:00 2024-08-07T21:39:00-07:00 2024-08-08T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-08T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Southwest Interior; Lower Chehalis Valley Area SAME 053041 SAME 053067 SAME 053027 SAME 053045 UGC WAZ504 UGC WAZ512 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 080439 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.HT.Y.0002.240808T1900Z-240809T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-09T04:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate to isolated major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 9 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast. Heat Advisory 2024-08-07T21:39:00-07:00 2024-08-07T21:39:00-07:00 2024-08-08T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-08T15:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Moderate Likely Western Whatcom County; Western Skagit County; Everett and Vicinity; Tacoma Area; Hood Canal Area; East Puget Sound Lowlands; Bellevue and Vicinity; Seattle and Vicinity; Bremerton and Vicinity; West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053035 SAME 053061 SAME 053053 SAME 053031 SAME 053045 SAME 053033 SAME 053041 UGC WAZ503 UGC WAZ506 UGC WAZ507 UGC WAZ509 UGC WAZ511 UGC WAZ555 UGC WAZ556 UGC WAZ558 UGC WAZ559 UGC WAZ567 UGC WAZ568 UGC WAZ569 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 080439 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KSEW.HT.Y.0002.240808T1900Z-240810T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-10T04:00:00+00:00

The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407- 6000. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-07T20:02:00-07:00 2024-08-07T20:02:00-07:00 2024-08-07T20:02:00-07:00 2024-08-09T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Yakima, WA SAME 053077 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 080302 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT Thursday. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke and ozone has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke and ozone at times through 8 PM PDT Thursday. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.swcleanair.gov www.oregon.gov/DEQ Air Quality Alert 2024-08-07T16:22:00-07:00 2024-08-07T16:17:00-07:00 2024-08-07T16:17:00-07:00 2024-08-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; East Central Willamette Valley; West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft; West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; North Oregon Cascades; Inner Vancouver Metro UGC ORZ109 UGC ORZ110 UGC ORZ111 UGC ORZ112 UGC ORZ113 UGC ORZ115 UGC ORZ119 UGC ORZ120 UGC ORZ123 UGC ORZ126 UGC WAZ206 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 072322 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Southwest Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM PDT Friday. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke at times through 1 PM PDT Friday. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.swcleanair.gov Air Quality Alert 2024-08-07T16:22:00-07:00 2024-08-07T16:17:00-07:00 2024-08-07T16:17:00-07:00 2024-08-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Cowlitz County Lowlands; East Clark County Lowlands; South Washington Cascade Foothills; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14; South Washington Cascades UGC WAZ204 UGC WAZ207 UGC WAZ208 UGC WAZ209 UGC WAZ210 UGC WAZ211 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 072322 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

An Air Quality Alert for smoke has been issued by Southwest Clean Air Agency until 1 PM PDT Friday. Smoke from wildfires in the area is forecast to mix down to the surface, which will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups at times through Friday morning. All sensitive groups should limit spending any time outdoors. People with health conditions may have worsened symptoms. Healthy people may start to have symptoms. Wildfire smoke can cause burning eyes, sore throat, headache, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and worsening of heart and lung conditions. For current current air quality conditions, health precautions, and additional information on wildland fire smoke, visit the Southwest Clean Air Agency website at swcleanair.gov or the Washington Smoke Blog at http://wasmoke.blogspot.com. You may also contact your local air quality agency. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-07T16:11:00-07:00 2024-08-07T16:11:00-07:00 2024-08-07T16:11:00-07:00 2024-08-08T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Lewis, WA SAME 053041 UGC WAC041 AWIPSidentifier AQASEW WMOidentifier AEUS76 KSEW 072311 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407- 6000. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-07T13:39:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:39:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:39:00-07:00 2024-08-08T13:45:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Yakima, WA SAME 053077 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 072039 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

The Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality have issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT Thursday. An Air Quality Advisory for smoke and ozone has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels due to smoke and ozone at times through 8 PM PDT Thursday. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. More information about air quality can be found at: www.swcleanair.gov www.oregon.gov/DEQ Air Quality Alert 2024-08-07T13:27:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:23:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:23:00-07:00 2024-08-08T20:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Tualatin Valley; West Hills and Chehalem Mountains; Inner Portland Metro; East Portland Metro; Outer Southeast Portland Metro; East Central Willamette Valley; West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft; West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; North Oregon Cascades; Inner Vancouver Metro; East Clark County Lowlands; West Columbia River Gorge - SR 14 UGC ORZ109 UGC ORZ110 UGC ORZ111 UGC ORZ112 UGC ORZ113 UGC ORZ115 UGC ORZ119 UGC ORZ120 UGC ORZ123 UGC ORZ126 UGC WAZ206 UGC WAZ207 UGC WAZ209 AWIPSidentifier AQAPQR WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPQR 072027 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Chehalis Valley Area and Southwest Interior. * WHEN...From noon to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast. Heat Advisory 2024-08-07T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-08T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-07T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Southwest Interior; Lower Chehalis Valley Area SAME 053041 SAME 053067 SAME 053027 SAME 053045 UGC WAZ504 UGC WAZ512 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 072000 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM PDT THURSDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.HT.Y.0002.240808T1900Z-240809T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-09T04:00:00+00:00

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected. This will pose a moderate to isolated major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 9 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of elevated smoke and haze are expected to move over western Washington Thursday and Friday. This could result in slightly lower temperatures than forecast. Heat Advisory 2024-08-07T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-07T13:00:00-07:00 2024-08-08T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-07T23:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Expected Moderate Likely Western Whatcom County; Western Skagit County; Everett and Vicinity; Tacoma Area; Hood Canal Area; East Puget Sound Lowlands; Bellevue and Vicinity; Seattle and Vicinity; Bremerton and Vicinity; West Slopes North Cascades and Passes; West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes; West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes SAME 053073 SAME 053057 SAME 053035 SAME 053061 SAME 053053 SAME 053031 SAME 053045 SAME 053033 SAME 053041 UGC WAZ503 UGC WAZ506 UGC WAZ507 UGC WAZ509 UGC WAZ511 UGC WAZ555 UGC WAZ556 UGC WAZ558 UGC WAZ559 UGC WAZ567 UGC WAZ568 UGC WAZ569 AWIPSidentifier NPWSEW WMOidentifier WWUS76 KSEW 072000 NWSheadline HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.NEW.KSEW.HT.Y.0002.240808T1900Z-240810T0400Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-10T04:00:00+00:00

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes An Air Quality Alert continues for all of Okanogan County until further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels. Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure. Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-07T10:43:00-07:00 2024-08-07T10:40:00-07:00 2024-08-07T10:40:00-07:00 2024-08-09T13:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Okanogan, WA SAME 053047 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 071743 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Colville Confederated Tribes An Air Quality Alert continues for all of Okanogan and Ferry Counties, as well as the Colville Reservation until further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels. Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure. Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-06T14:11:00-07:00 2024-08-06T14:10:00-07:00 2024-08-06T14:10:00-07:00 2024-08-09T16:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Ferry, WA; Okanogan, WA SAME 053019 SAME 053047 UGC WAC019 UGC WAC047 AWIPSidentifier AQAOTX WMOidentifier AEUS76 KOTX 062111 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS

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

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... Isolated thunderstorms capable of abundant lightning are possible across the northern Blues and Wallowa county beginning through the late afternoon. Abundant lightning is capable of producing new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning activity level of 2 to 3. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-06T04:38:00-07:00 2024-08-06T04:38:00-07:00 2024-08-06T04:38:00-07:00 2024-08-06T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa District; Blue Mountains of Washington; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041001 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ643 UGC ORZ645 UGC WAZ692 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 061138 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.addd7f2ccebc83173b8fffe013cb447b5376329e.001.1,2024-08-05T13:34:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.be5869f9fda5bd9eaa45f1d56f35a70af938817b.002.1,2024-08-05T09:33:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3797dcbacb8bf75f93fef9b1da0f739115efabf7.002.1,2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00

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

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY THROUGH TOMORROW... Isolated thunderstorms capable of abundant lightning are possible across the northern Blues and Wallowa county beginning Tuesday morning through the late afternoon. Abundant lightning is capable of producing new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning activity level of 2 to 3. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T21:35:00-07:00 2024-08-05T21:35:00-07:00 2024-08-05T21:35:00-07:00 2024-08-06T08:00:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa District; Blue Mountains of Washington; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041001 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ643 UGC ORZ645 UGC WAZ692 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 060435 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.CON.KPDT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.be5869f9fda5bd9eaa45f1d56f35a70af938817b.002.1,2024-08-05T09:33:00-07:00 w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3797dcbacb8bf75f93fef9b1da0f739115efabf7.002.1,2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00

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

...ABUNDANT LIGHTNING POSSIBLE WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY THROUGH TOMORROW... .Thunderstorms capable of producing abundant lightning are possible this afternoon through the evening and overnight. Isolated thunderstorms are possible across portions of the the eastern Oregon Mountains through this afternoon, evening and overnight. Abundant lightning is capable of producing new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may produce abundant lightning leading to new fire starts. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered. Lightning activity level of 3. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 50 mph are possible near thunderstorms. Red Flag Warning 2024-08-05T13:34:00-07:00 2024-08-05T13:34:00-07:00 2024-08-05T13:34:00-07:00 2024-08-05T21:45:00-07:00 Actual Update Met Expected Severe Likely Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Wallowa District; Blue Mountains of Washington; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley SAME 041059 SAME 041061 SAME 041063 SAME 041001 SAME 053003 SAME 053013 SAME 053023 SAME 053071 UGC ORZ643 UGC ORZ645 UGC WAZ692 UGC WAZ693 AWIPSidentifier RFWPDT WMOidentifier WWUS86 KPDT 052034 NWSheadline RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR643, OR645, WA692, AND WA693 BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS VTEC /O.EXT.KPDT.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/ eventEndingTime 2024-08-07T00:00:00+00:00 expiredReferences w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov,urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3797dcbacb8bf75f93fef9b1da0f739115efabf7.002.1,2024-08-05T03:46:00-07:00

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Alert has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407- 6000. Air Quality Alert 2024-08-05T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-05T12:00:00-07:00 2024-08-07T17:00:00-07:00 Actual Alert Met Unknown Unknown Unknown Yakima, WA SAME 053077 UGC WAC077 AWIPSidentifier AQAPDT WMOidentifier AEUS76 KPDT 051900 NWSheadline AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE BLOCKCHANNEL EAS BLOCKCHANNEL NWEM BLOCKCHANNEL CMAS