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...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 644 Central Blue Mountains, 645 Wallowa District and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of 30 to 40 mph wind gusts.

...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 610 East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades and 611 Deschutes National Forest -minus Sisters Ranger District. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 85. * IMPACTS...New fire starts, as well as rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and evening that may also bring new starts to the area. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Storms are expected to be dry in nature. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Storms may be capable of producing outflow winds up to and over 40 mph.

...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening. The previous Red Flag Warning for dry and unstable conditions is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 640 Central Mountains of Oregon. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 90. * IMPACTS...New fire starts, as well as rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Light shower activity and cloud cover this morning has brought the Haines Index in the area below critical thresholds. Dry thunderstorms are now the primary critical fire weather threat for the zone. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Storms are expected to be dry in nature. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Storms may be capable of producing outflow winds up to and over 40 mph.

...UNSTABLE CONDITIONS CONTINUE, WITH THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN TONIGHT AND SUNDAY... .Unstable conditions will persist once again today, before an oncoming weather system shifts the threat from instability to that of thunderstorms. Clearing has been observed across central Oregon, and with that, scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this evening. Storms are expected to develop over the eastern mountains tomorrow afternoon as well, however forecast confidence remains on the lower end, so will hold off on upgrading the watch there for now. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 87. * IMPACTS...Possible plume dominated fire behavior. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and evening that may also bring new starts to the area. * HAINES...As high as 6.

Air quality around Government Camp, Timothy Lake, Bennett Pass, and Lost Lake has improved this afternoon. Onshore flow will allow air quality to improve through Sunday. Patchy area of smoke may still be present in areas close to wildfires. More information about air quality can be found at: www.oregon.gov/DEQ

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT SUNDAY. An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Sunday evening. 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.oregon.gov/DEQ

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND... .Hot, dry, and unstable conditions will continue across central Oregon today. A Pacific frontal system tracking across eastern Oregon and far southeast Washington will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Storms are not expected to bring as much lightning as what was observed on Labor Day, but the potential lightning is enough to warrant Fire Weather Watches. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 644 Central Blue Mountains, 645 Wallowa District and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of 30 to 40 mph wind gusts.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND... .Hot, dry, and unstable conditions will continue across central Oregon today. A Pacific frontal system tracking across eastern Oregon and far southeast Washington will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Storms are not expected to bring as much lightning as what was observed on Labor Day, but the potential lightning is enough to warrant Fire Weather Watches. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 640 Central Mountains of Oregon and 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 92. * IMPACTS...Possible plume dominated fire behavior. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for this afternoon and evening that may also bring new starts to the area. * HAINES...As high as 6.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 95 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands and Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...Until 9 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.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 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.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND... .Hot, dry and unstable conditions have been observed across eastern Oregon. A Pacific frontal system tracking across eastern Oregon and far southeast Washington will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Storms are not expected to bring as much lightning as what was observed on Labor Day, but the potential lightning is enough to warrant Fire Weather Watches. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 644 Central Blue Mountains, 645 Wallowa District and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of 30 to 40 mph wind gusts.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND... .Hot, dry and unstable conditions have been observed across eastern Oregon. A Pacific frontal system tracking across eastern Oregon and far southeast Washington will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Storms are not expected to bring as much lightning as what was observed on Labor Day, but the potential lightning is enough to warrant Fire Weather Watches. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 640 Central Mountains of Oregon and 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 92. * IMPACTS...Possible plume dominated fire behavior. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Saturday evening that may also bring new starts to the area. * HAINES...As high as 6.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND... .Hot, dry and unstable conditions have been observed across eastern Oregon. There are scattered thunderstorms in the southern Deschutes National Forest that prompted Red Flag Warnings. A Pacific frontal system tracking across eastern Oregon and far southeast Washington will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Storms are not expected to bring as much lightning as what was observed on Labor Day, but the potential lightning is enough to warrant Fire Weather Watches. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for abundant lightning, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 644 Central Blue Mountains, 645 Wallowa District and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and rapid fire spread due to outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing abundant lightning and gusty outflow winds. Most storms will be accompanied by light rain. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Outflow winds are always possible with storms, and these storms will be capable of 30 to 40 mph wind gusts.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND... .Hot, dry and unstable conditions have been observed across eastern Oregon. There are scattered thunderstorms in the southern Deschutes National Forest that prompted Red Flag Warnings. A Pacific frontal system tracking across eastern Oregon and far southeast Washington will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Storms are not expected to bring as much lightning as what was observed on Labor Day, but the potential lightning is enough to warrant Fire Weather Watches. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 640 Central Mountains of Oregon and 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 92. * IMPACTS...Possible plume dominated fire behavior. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Saturday evening that may also bring new starts to the area. * HAINES...As high as 6.

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUE THIS WEEKEND... .Hot, dry and unstable conditions have been observed across eastern Oregon. There are scattered thunderstorms in the southern Deschutes National Forest that prompted Red Flag Warnings. A Pacific frontal system tracking across eastern Oregon and far southeast Washington will bring another round of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday. Storms are not expected to bring as much lightning as what was observed on Labor Day, but the potential lightning is enough to warrant Fire Weather Watches. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 610 East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades and 611 Deschutes National Forest -minus Sisters Ranger District. * TIMING...Now through midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and possible rapid fire spread with gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing occasional cloud to ground lightning and light rain. LAL 3 * OUTFLOW WINDS...Storms are capable of outflow winds 25 to 35 mph.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region. 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. * WINDS...East 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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 DETAILS...While winds have weakened significantly Friday evening, unstable conditions remain in place.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern Willamette National Forest. * WINDS...West 5 mph or less, except east 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph along the Cascade crest. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 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 DETAILS...Scattered thunderstorms continue impacting portions of the Willamette National Forest Friday evening. Some of these storms have produced frequent lightning and gusty outflow winds as high as 40 mph. Lightning strikes could ignite new fires and outflow winds could lead to rapid fire growth. Showers and thunderstorms will diminish over the Willamette National Forest by 11 PM PDT Friday.

...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THIS EVENING IN THE DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST... ...HOT AND UNSTABLE WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS OVER PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST OREGON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 640 Central Mountains of Oregon and 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * TIMING...Now through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southeast 5 to 10 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 94. * IMPACTS...Possible plume dominated fire behavior. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Saturday evening. * HAINES...As high as 6.

...SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THIS EVENING IN THE DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST... ...HOT AND UNSTABLE WITH ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS OVER PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST OREGON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect until midnight PDT tonight. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 610 East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades and 611 Deschutes National Forest -minus Sisters Ranger District. * TIMING...Now through midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...New fire starts and possible rapid fire spread with gusty outflow winds. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms producing occasional cloud to ground lightning and light rain. LAL 3 * OUTFLOW WINDS...Storms are capable of outflow winds 25 to 35 mph.

* WHAT...Temperatures around 100 to 105 expected this afternoon. * WHERE...In California, Western Siskiyou County. In Oregon, Central Douglas County, Eastern Curry County and Josephine County, Jackson County, and South Central Oregon Coast. This includes the lower Klamath, Rogue, Illinois, Umpqua, upper Coquille, and Camas valleys. This includes the cities of Somes Bar, Happy Camp, Ashland, Medford, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Roseburg, Agness, and Powers. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.