NOAA Current Watches-OR

* Affected Area...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 636 Burns BLM and 637 Vale BLM. * Timing...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph shifting to the northwest with a cold frontal passage this afternoon. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Temperatures...Up to 85.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County. This includes sections of highway 140 east of Lakeview, US Highway 395, and highway 31 between Paisley and north of Summer Lake. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Winds this strong will likely create areas of blowing dust near Summer Lake, which could lower visibilities at times this afternoon. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will most likely be around 45 mph with only a few areas reaching the 50 mph mark.

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY... .Winds will increase as a Pacific cold front sweeps across the Pacific Northwest. Very dry air and breezy winds will be present across portions of central and eastern Oregon and southeast Washington ahead of afternoon frontal passage. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas.

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY... .Winds will increase as a Pacific cold front sweeps across the Pacific Northwest. Very dry air and breezy winds will be present across portions of central and eastern Oregon and southeast Washington ahead of afternoon frontal passage. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 7 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 640 Central Mountains of Oregon. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas.

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY... .Winds will increase as a Pacific cold front sweeps across the Pacific Northwest. Very dry air and breezy winds will be present across portions of central and eastern Oregon and southeast Washington ahead of afternoon frontal passage. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity could lead to the rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285 including Alturas, and Canby. In Oregon... Fire weather zones 624 and 625. This includes eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest, and the cities of Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Paisley and Summer Lake. * WIND...West to southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values of 10 to 20 percent but some localized areas as low as 8 percent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will most likely be around 45 mph with only a few areas reaching the 50 mph mark. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds this strong will likely create areas of blowing dust near Summer Lake. * WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County. This includes sections of highway 140 east of Lakeview, US Highway 395, and highway 31 between Paisley and north of Summer Lake. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will most likely be around 45 mph with only a few areas reaching the 50 mph mark.

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...From 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ this afternoon to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust will reduce visibility near dry lake beds and agricultural areas.

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY... .Winds will increase Friday as a Pacific cold front sweeps across the PacNW. Very dry air and breezy winds will be present across portions of central and eastern Oregon and southeast Washington ahead of afternoon frontal passage. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas.

...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY... .Winds will increase Friday as a dry cold front passes through the area from the northwest. Very dry air will be present ahead of the frontal passage during the afternoon, with humidities slow to improve behind the front. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM PDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas.

...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY EAST OF THE CASCADES ON FRIDAY FOR FIRE ZONES 624, 625 AND 285... ...BRIEF PERIODS OF STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY POSSIBLE IN PORTIONS OF FIRE ZONES 621, 622 AND 280... .Strong, gusty west southwest winds combined with low humidity are likely on Friday east of the Cascades as a dry front moves through. After, ridging builds and dry and warm conditions continue with lighter winds through the weekend. The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity could lead to the rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285 including Alturas, and Canby. In Oregon... Fire weather zones 624 and 625. This includes eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest, and the cities of Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Paisley and Summer Lake. * WIND...West to southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values of 10 to 20 percent but some localized areas as low as 8 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds this strong will likely create areas of blowing dust near Summer Lake. * WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County. This includes sections of highway 140 east of Lakeview, US Highway 395, and highway 31 between Paisley and north of Summer Lake. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts around 40 to 50 mph expected. Blowing dust will reduce visibility near dry lake beds and agricultural areas. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...From 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect from noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 636 Burns BLM and 637 Vale BLM. * Timing...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Friday. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Temperatures...Up to 86.

..GUSTY WINDS WITH POOR RH RECOVERY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF FIRE ZONES 618 AND 619 OVERNIGHT INTO THIS MORNING... ...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY EAST OF THE CASCADES ON FRIDAY... .Strong, gusty west southwest winds combined with low humidity are still likely on Friday east of the Cascades as a dry front moves through. Also gusty winds and low humidity will result in critical conditions for Fire Zones 280, 621, and 622 Friday afternoon into early Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon... Fire weather zones 624 and 625. This includes eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest. * WIND...West to southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values of 10 to 20 percent but some localized areas as low as 8 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

..GUSTY WINDS WITH POOR RH RECOVERY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF FIRE ZONES 618 AND 619 OVERNIGHT INTO THIS MORNING... ...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY EAST OF THE CASCADES ON FRIDAY... .A thermal trough along the coast is bringing offshore northeast winds and low relative humidity to the coast ranges. The strong, gusty winds, combined with poor relative humidity recovery tonight into Thursday morning will result in a higher risk of fire spread should any ignitions occur. Strong, gusty west southwest winds combined with low humidity are also likely on Friday east of the Cascades as a dry front moves through. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon... Fire weather zones 624 and 625. This includes eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest. * WIND...West to southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values of 10 to 20 percent but some localized areas as low as 8 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

..GUSTY WINDS WITH POOR RH RECOVERY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF FIRE ZONES 618 AND 619 OVERNIGHT INTO THIS MORNING... ...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY EAST OF THE CASCADES ON FRIDAY... .A thermal trough along the coast is bringing offshore northeast winds and low relative humidity to the coast ranges. The strong, gusty winds, combined with poor relative humidity recovery tonight into Thursday morning will result in a higher risk of fire spread should any ignitions occur. Strong, gusty west southwest winds combined with low humidity are also likely on Friday east of the Cascades as a dry front moves through. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon...the coast ranges of Fire Weather Zones 618 and 619. * WIND...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Recovery only 20 to 30 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region and Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette National Forest. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. This includes the southern part of the Gifford-Pinchot, Mount Hood and northern part of the Willamette National Forests. * WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 30 mph. Strongest winds will be around and in the western Columbia River Gorge. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 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 INFORMATION...Winds will ease tonight, but poor overnight recoveries are expected on the slopes and ridges, with maximum humidity of 35 to 50 percent expected.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds this strong will likely create areas of blowing dust near Summer Lake. * WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County. This includes sections of highway 140 east of Lakeview and US Highway 395. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will most likely be around 45 mph with only a few areas reaching the 50 mph mark.

* WHAT...West-Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...From 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.