The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air Quality
Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING.
An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect. Wildfires
burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause
air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through this 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.lrapa.org
* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s
expected.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood
River Valley.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cooler overnight lows in the mid 60s tonight
will provide relief from daytime heat.
At 814 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms over Yoncalla, or 14 miles north of Sutherlin, moving
north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Drain, Yoncalla, Pass Creek Douglas County Park, and Curtain.
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire weather zone 616, mainly the
southern portions of the zone near and south of Camas Valley and
Roseburg.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning
possible. Storms probably produce rainfall, but lightning
strikes outside of precipitation cores may cause many new fire
starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* AFFECTED AREA...In California, Fire weather zone 285. In
Oregon, Fire weather zones 617, 623, 624 and 625.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with abundant
lightning possible. Storms may produce little or no rain, and
lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible,
and may cause many new fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR705...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE
CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
WA695...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 705 Southern Deschutes
National Forest.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered storms capable of
producing abundant cloud-to-ground lightning and gusty outflow
winds.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 40 mph.
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Oregon, including the following
counties, Coos, Curry and Douglas.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 438 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Between
1 and 2 inches of rain has already fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
South Fork Coquille River, Foggy Creek, West Fork Cow Creek,
Grant Creek and Arrastra Fork Mule Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Southeastern Coos, Northeastern Curry
and Southwestern Douglas Counties
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air
Quality Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY.
An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect. Wildfires
burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will
cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Thursday
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.lrapa.org
* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and
overnight low temperatures in the mid 60s to lower 70s expected.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood
River Valley.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures
of 95 to 103 degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and
central, south central, and southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daily high temperature records are at risk
for many cities in the warning area through Thursday.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 92 to
102 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...John Day Basin, Grande Ronde Valley, and Wallowa County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 85 to 95
degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In
Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California, Fire weather zone 285. In
Oregon, Fire weather zones 617, 623, 624 and 625.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with abundant
lightningpossible. Storms may produce little or no rain, and
lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are
possible, and may cause many new fire starts. Thunderstorms
are expected to continue overnight and through Wednesday
afternoon along and east of the Cascades.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to thunderstorm potential,
conditions on Tuesday will be hot, dry, breezy, and unstable,
adding to the heightened fire weather concerns for the day.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency has continued an Air Quality
Advisory, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THURSDAY.
An Air Quality Advisory for Smoke remains in effect. Wildfires
burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause
air quality to reach unhealthy levels at times through Thursday
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.lrapa.org
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood
National Forest Region.
* THUNDERSTORMS...A 15 to 20% chance of dry thunderstorms. Storms
may produce very little rainfall, increasing the risk of new
fire starts from dry lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Instantaneous gusts as high as 40 mph. Gusts at
these speeds can be observed tens of miles away from the core of
the thunderstorm.
* DRY AND UNSTABLE...Unstable conditions with elevated mixing
heights may promote pyroconvective activity over ongoing fires.
* IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread
which may threaten life and property. Thunderstorm outflow
winds may result in unanticipated erratic fire spread. High
instability may result in fire growth. Frequent lightning and
critically dry fuels may result in new fire starts.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern
Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern
Willamette National Forest.
* THUNDERSTORMS...A 15 to 25% chance of dry thunderstorms. Storms
may produce very little rainfall, increasing the risk fo new
fire starts from dry lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Instantaneous gusts as high as 40 mph. Gusts at
these speeds can be observed tens of miles away from the core of
the thunderstorm.
* DRY AND UNSTABLE...Unstable conditions with elevated mixing
heights may promote pyroconvective activity over ongoing fires.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread
which may threaten life and property. Thunderstorm outflow
winds may result in unanticipated erratic fire spread. High
instability may result in fire growth. Frequent lightning and
critically dry fuels may result in new fire starts.
* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and
overnight low temperatures in the mid 60s to lower 70s expected.
* WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood
River Valley.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California, Fire weather zone 285. In
Oregon, Fire weather zones 617, 623, 624 and 625.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with abundant
lightningpossible. Storms may produce little or no rain, and
lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are
possible, and may cause many new fire starts. Thunderstorms
are expected to continue overnight and through Wednesday
afternoon along and east of the Cascades.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts of 35 to 50 mph could travel outward up
to 25 miles from thunderstorm cores.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to thunderstorm potential,
conditions on Tuesday will be hot, dry, breezy, and unstable,
adding to the heightened fire weather concerns for the day.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
...RED FLAG WARNING ISSUED FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE SOUTHERN DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 705 Southern Deschutes
National Forest.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered storms (confidence 25-
35%).
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts as high as 40 mph.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 92 to
102 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...John Day Basin, Grande Ronde Valley, and Wallowa County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
