* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 94 degrees expected.
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 Saturday.
* 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
expected. 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 Saturday.
* 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.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory.. until 2 PM PDT Friday.
A Smoke Air Quality Advisory 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.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has continued an Air
Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY.
An Air Quality Advisory for ozone remains in effect. High levels of
ozone in the lower atmosphere in the region combined with forecasted
conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times
through 8 PM PDT Friday.
Pollutants 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
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood
National Forest Region, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern
Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern
Willamette National Forest. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone
634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
* WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 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.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 684 Northern and
Central Willamette Valley. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone
633 Clark County Lowlands and Swift Reservoir Region.
* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 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...Within the Willamette Valley, the Red
Flag Warning is specifically for areas around the Portland-
Metro area near the entrance to the Columbia River Gorge and
from Oregon City northward east of I-5.
* WHAT...Hot conditions, with temperatures of 98 to 102 degrees in
the lower elevations and 90 to 95 in the mountains. 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...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT Saturday.
* 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 90 to 95 degrees expected.
This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Ochoco-John Day Highlands and Southern Blue Mountains of
Oregon.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT Saturday.
* 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...Temperatures around 100 to 105 expected in the 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.
* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot temperatures in the mid to upper 90s
expected. Overnight lows in the mid 50s to near 70.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South
Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 93
expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades, Cascades of Lane County,
and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. In Washington, South
Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Temperatures 94 to 97 expected. Overnight lows in the mid
50s to mid 60s.
* WHERE...North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range
Lowlands, Central Oregon Coast Range, and Central Oregon Coast
Range Lowlands.
* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures around 100
expected. Overnight lows in the upper 50s to near 70, warmest in
urban areas, Columbia River Gorge, and Cascade Foothills and
Valleys.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and
southwest Washington.
* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood
National Forest Region, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern
Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern
Willamette National Forest. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone
634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
* WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 30 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.
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 9 AM to 7 PM PDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 684 Northern and
Central Willamette Valley. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone
633 Clark County Lowlands and Swift Reservoir Region.
* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 30 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...Within the Willamette Valley, the Red
Flag Warning is specifically for areas around the Portland-
Metro area near the entrance to the Columbia River Gorge and
from Oregon City northward east of I-5.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern
Oregon Cascade Foothills.
* WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 30 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.
The Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality have issued an Air Quality Advisory,
which is in effect from 8 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Friday.
An Air Quality Advisory for Ozone has been issued. High levels of
ozone in the lower atmosphere in the region combined with forecasted
conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times
through 8 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
www.oregon.gov/DEQ
* WHAT...Dangerously hot temperatures in the mid to upper 90s
expected. Overnight lows in the mid 50s to near 70.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South
Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions begin to warm on Wednesday with
highs of 85 to 90.
* WHAT...Temperatures 94 to 97 expected. Overnight lows in the mid
50s to mid 60s.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast
Range Lowlands, Upper Hood River Valley, Central Oregon Coast
Range, and Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands. In Washington,
South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions begin to warm on Wednesday with
highs of 85 to 90.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 93
expected.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades, Cascades of Lane County,
and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. In Washington, South
Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
