* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 684 Northern
Willamette Valley near the Gorge. 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.
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 PM this evening to 10 AM PDT Thursday.
* 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.
* WHAT...Heat index values around 100 expected.
* 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 Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires
* WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties.
* WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM PDT 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.
* 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 Thursday 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 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 Thursday 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.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...in effect until 5 PM PDT Friday.
This air quality advisory covers Lake, Klamath, and Jackson counties
due to wildfires burning in the region. The DEQ also expects
intermittent smoke in central and eastern Douglas County through
this period due to smoke from surrounding fires.
The wildfire smoke combined with forecast conditions will cause air
quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels.
Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather and planned
burn operations. Smoke can irritate the eyes and lungs and worsen
some medical conditions. People most at risk include infants and
young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and
pregnant people.
People can take the following precautions to protect their health:
- Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air
quality.
- Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality.
- People with heart or lung problems and young children are
especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke
levels are high.
- Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in
indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems.
- Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke
if possible.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
https://oregonsmoke.org
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 National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 684 primarily for
the Northern Valley and Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern Oregon
Cascade Foothills. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 633 Clark
County Lowlands and Swift Reservoir Region.
* WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph gust to 20 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.
* 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 and Fire Weather
Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot
National Forest.
* WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 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.
* WHAT...Heat index values around 100 expected.
* 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 Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from this evening through
Thursday afternoon.
* 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 and Fire Weather Zone
635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National
Forest.
* WINDS...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 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.
* 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 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 Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions begin to warm on Wednesday
with highs of 90 to 95.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot temperatures in the mid to upper 90s
expected. Overnight lows in the mid 50s to near 70.
* 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 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 Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions begin to warm on Wednesday
with highs of 90 to 95.
* WHAT...Hot conditions, with temperatures of 95-105 in the lower
elevations and 85-95 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 Thursday 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 85-95 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 to 8 PM PDT Friday.
* 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...Heat index values up to 100 expected.
* 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 to 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity 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 Thursday to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions begin to warm on Wednesday with
highs of 90 to 95.
