...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING FOR STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 285 AND 625...
* IMPACTS...For today, lightning on dry fuels will increase the
risk of new fire starts. Additionally, gusty outflow winds will
allow for new and existing fires to grow rapidly. For Thursday,
combined strong winds and low relative humidity can lead to
rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA...For today, in California...Eastern fire weather
zone 285 and in Oregon...fire weather zone 625. For Thursday,
nearly all of fire weather zones 285 and 625.
* THUNDERSTORMS TODAY...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with
very little precipitation in the afternoon and evening.
Lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible.
Strong, gusty outflow winds of 50 to 60 mph are possible in any
of the stronger storms.
* THURSDAY WIND...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* THURSDAY MINIMUM HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
...ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
AND EVENING...
An offshore upper level trough will bring increasing instability
and moisture across the area. Thunderstorms will begin to develop
early in the afternoon on Wednesday across south central Oregon,
and move across eastern and northeastern Oregon as well as across
far southeastern Washington throughout the afternoon and evening.
Thunderstorms will be capable of strong outflows, small hail, and
abundant lightning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 642 Southern Blue and
Strawberry Mountains and 645 Wallowa District.
* IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry
conditions could cause new fire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning
activity level of 2 to 3.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...45 to 60 mph. Thunderstorm outflow winds may
result in erratic fire spread.
...ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
AND EVENING...
An offshore upper level trough will bring increasing instability
and moisture across the area. Thunderstorms will begin to develop
early in the afternoon on Wednesday across south central Oregon,
and move across eastern and northeastern Oregon as well as across
far southeastern Washington throughout the afternoon and evening.
Thunderstorms will be capable of strong outflows, small hail, and
abundant lightning.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from noon
today to 11 PM PDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains
of Oregon and 644 Central Blue Mountains.
* IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry
conditions could cause new fire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning
activity level of 2 to 3.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...40 to 50 mph. Thunderstorm outflow winds may
result in erratic fire spread.
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive
rainfall continue to be possible over the Falls, Cow Valley,
Durkee burn scar.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast Oregon, including the
following areas, in northeast Oregon, Baker County. In southeast
Oregon, Harney County, Malheur County and Oregon Lower Treasure
Valley.
* WHEN...From 1 PM PDT /2 PM MDT/ this afternoon through this
evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Falls, Cow Valley, Durkee burn
scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch.
Residents near the Falls, Cow Valley, Durkee burn scar should
prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date
with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could
trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street
flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting
thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall over the
burn scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 100.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and
northeast and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 104.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Idaho and
southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
At 1059 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Westfall, or 42 miles west of Ontario, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40-50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Buckbrush Poison Butte around 1210 AM MDT.
Jamieson around 1240 AM MDT.
...ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
AND EVENING...
An offshore upper level trough will bring increasing instability
and moisture across the area. Thunderstorms will begin to develop
early in the afternoon on Wednesday across south central Oregon,
and move across eastern and northeastern Oregon as well as across
far southeastern Washington throughout the afternoon and evening.
Thunderstorms will be capable of strong outflows, small hail, and
abundant lightning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 642 Southern Blue and
Strawberry Mountains and 645 Wallowa District.
* IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry
conditions could cause new fire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning
activity level of 2 to 3.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...45 to 60 mph. Thunderstorm outflow winds may
result in erratic fire spread.
...ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
AND EVENING...
An offshore upper level trough will bring increasing instability
and moisture across the area. Thunderstorms will begin to develop
early in the afternoon on Wednesday across south central Oregon,
and move across eastern and northeastern Oregon as well as across
far southeastern Washington throughout the afternoon and evening.
Thunderstorms will be capable of strong outflows, small hail, and
abundant lightning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains
of Oregon and 644 Central Blue Mountains.
* IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry
conditions could cause new fire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning
activity level of 2 to 3.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...40 to 50 mph. Thunderstorm outflow winds may
result in erratic fire spread.
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WEDNESDAY AFT/EVE FOR LIGHTNING...
.A cold front, along with plenty of moisture and upper level
energy, will help initiate scattered to numerous thunderstorms
Wednesday afternoon and evening across the entire area. Wind
gusts 50-70 mph are possible with thunderstorms. Winds across
southeast Oregon will become moderate (15-25 mph with gusts 30-
40 mph) from late afternoon into the evening, adding to the
concern. Storms will have wet cores with wetting rain likely, but
most areas will see lower amounts. Debris flows may occur on
fresh burn scars.
* Thunderstorms...Scattered to numerous.
* Outflow Winds...50-70 mph possible.
* Timing...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ Wednesday to midnight MDT
/11 PM PDT/ Wednesday night.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 101.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and
northeast and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Idaho and
southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through
Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...For Wednesday, lightning on dry fuels will increase
the risk of new fire starts. Additionally, gusty outflow winds
will allow for new and existing fires to grow rapidly. For
Thursday, combined strong winds and low relative humidity can
lead to rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA...For Wednesday, in California...Eastern fire
weather zone 285 and in Oregon...fire weather zone 625. For
Thursday, nearly all of fire weather zones 285 and 625.
* WEDNESDAY THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms
with very little precipitation in the afternoon and evening.
Lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible.
Strong, gusty outflow winds of 50 to 60 mph are possible in any
of the stronger storms.
* THURSDAY WIND...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* THURSDAY MINIMUM HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through
Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Combined strong winds and low relative humidity can
lead to rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon...Fire weather zone 624.
* WIND...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* MINIMUM HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through
Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...For Wednesday, lightning on dry fuels will increase
the risk of new fire starts. Additionally, gusty outflow winds
will allow for new and existing fires to grow rapidly. For
Thursday, combined strong winds and low relative humidity can
lead to rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires.
* AFFECTED AREA...For Wednesday, in California...Eastern fire
weather zone 285 and in Oregon...fire weather zone 625. For
Thursday, nearly all of fire weather zones 285 and 625.
* WEDNESDAY THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms
with very little precipitation in the afternoon and evening.
Lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible.
Strong, gusty outflow winds of 50 to 60 mph are possible in any
of the stronger storms.
* THURSDAY WIND...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* THURSDAY MINIMUM HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive
rainfall are possible over the Falls, Cow Valley, Durkee burn
scars.
* WHERE...Fire burn scars in southeast Oregon, including Falls, Cow
Valley, and Durkee.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms over the Falls, Cow
Valley, Durkee burn scars is possible up to and during the period
of the watch. Residents near the Falls, Cow Valley, Durkee burn
scars should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to
stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy
rainfall from thunderstorms could trigger flash flooding of
low-lying areas, debris flows, and mud flows in and near recent
wildfire burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting
thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall over the
burn scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
AND EVENING...
.An upper level trough offshore will be increasing instability and
moisture across the area, especially across the Blue mountains.
Thunderstorms will begin to develop early in the afternoon across
south central Oregon, and move across eastern and northeastern
Oregon as well as across far southeastern Washington throughout
the afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms will be capable of strong
outflows, small hail, and abundant lightning.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for abundant lightning, which is in effect from
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 643 Northern Blue Mountains
along the eastern half, Oregon and 644 Central Blue Mountains
mainly east of US 395 and the Battle Mountain Fire Complex.
* IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry
conditions could cause new fire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning activity
level of 2 to 3.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...40 to 50 mph. Thunderstorm outflow winds may
result in erratic fire spread.
...ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
AND EVENING...
.An upper level trough offshore will be increasing instability and
moisture across the area, especially across the Blue mountains.
Thunderstorms will begin to develop early in the afternoon across
south central Oregon, and move across eastern and northeastern
Oregon as well as across far southeastern Washington throughout
the afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms will be capable of strong
outflows, small hail, and abundant lightning.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from noon to
11 PM PDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 642 Southern Blue and
Strawberry Mountains and 645 Wallowa District.
* IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry
conditions could cause new fire starts.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning activity
level of 2 to 3.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...45 to 60 mph. Thunderstorm outflow winds may
result in erratic fire spread.
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire
smoke.
* WHERE...Baker, Harney, and Malheur Counties.
* WHEN....AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY.
* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Lightning on dry fuels will increase the risk of new
fire starts. Additionally, gusty outflow winds will allow for
new and existing fires to grow rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In CAZ285...Eastern fire weather zone 285. In
ORZ625...Fire weather zone 625.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with very
little to no precipitation. Lightning strikes outside of
precipitation cores are possible.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...50 to 60 mph.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
