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* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures of 94-102 degrees and overnight low temperatures of 62-70 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures of 95-103 degrees and overnight low temperatures of 63-71 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 102 expected. * WHERE...Lower Snake Plain, Treasure Valley, and Weiser Basin. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /10 AM PDT/ to 8 PM MDT /7 PM PDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially for the young, elderly, and animals.

* WHAT...Temperatures up to 102 expected. * WHERE...For the Treasure Valley and Weiser River Basin. * WHEN...From 11 AM MDT /10 AM PDT/ to 8 PM MDT /7 PM PDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially for the young, elderly, and animals.

* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures of 90-98 degrees and overnight low temperatures of 59-67 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * 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...Afternoon high temperatures of 95-103 degrees and overnight low temperatures of 62-70 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures of 93-101 degrees and overnight low temperatures of 60-68 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures of 92-100 degrees and overnight low temperatures of 65-73 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * 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.

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SVRBOI The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Malheur County in southeastern Oregon... * Until 1000 PM PDT. * At 913 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sheep Rock, or 39 miles southeast of John Day, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Sheep Rock around 1020 PM MDT. Brushy Hollow around 1050 PM MDT.

At 959 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Board Corral Mountain, or 23 miles southwest of Parma, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibilities. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Board Corral Mountain around 1000 PM MDT. Homedale around 1020 PM MDT. Wilder around 1030 PM MDT.

At 954 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rockville School, or 31 miles south of Parma, moving north at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust possible. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Succor Creek Campground around 1000 AM MDT. Homedale around 1030 AM MDT.

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 672 AND 673 BELOW 3000 FEET THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... .Thunderstorms are ongoing this morning and will continue into the afternoon. Storms today should be wetter but unlikely to produce wetting rains in all areas, especially on the edges of storms. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 672 Southern Grasslands and 673 Central Canyonlands below 3000 feet. * TIMING...Until 6 PM MDT /5 PM PDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Up to 40 mph.

At 727 PM MDT/627 PM PDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong winds associated with a line of thunderstorms extending from near Sumpter to 7 miles northeast of Bully Creek Reservoir to near Malloy Ranch. Movement was east at 30 mph. This line currently extends from southwest Baker County into east-central Malheur County. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibilities. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Vale, Rockville, Malheur Reservoir, and Brogan around 730 PM MDT. Salisbury around 640 PM PDT. Brosman Mountain, Wilder, and Moores Hollow around 740 PM MDT. Farewell Bend State Park and Baker City around 650 PM PDT. Fruitland and Greenleaf around 750 PM MDT. Durkee around 700 PM PDT. Sand Hollow, Notus, and Givens Hot Springs around 800 PM MDT. Flagstaff Hill around 710 PM PDT. Henley Basin, Walters Ferry, and Guffey around 810 PM MDT.

At 329 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northeast of Millican, or 22 miles south of Prineville, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Millican and Post.

At 320 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brogan Hill Summit, or 36 miles west of Weiser, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing dust reducing visibilities. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Brogan Hill Summit around 430 PM MDT.

At 319 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hampton, or 51 miles southeast of Prineville, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Hampton.

* WHAT...Temperatures 95 to 100 degrees. * WHERE...Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT /9 PM PDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially for the young, elderly, and animals.

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 672 AND 673 BELOW 3000 FEET THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... .Scattered thunderstorms will continue to develop this afternoon into this evening. These storms will produce gusty outflow winds and little rainfall. A lull in activity is expected overnight before storms increase again Wednesday morning. The storms Wednesday should be wetter but unlikely to produce wetting rains in all areas. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Up to 60 mph.

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY AND TUESDAY... .Winds are expected to increase through the Kittitas Valley, Columbia River Gorge, and into the Columbia Basin again in the afternoon Tuesday. This, combined with very low RHs due to the ongoing heat wave, will make for increased risks for wildfire spread, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours Tuesday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon. * TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.