* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures 92 to 102 degrees. This
will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde
Valley, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, East Slopes of the Oregon
Cascades, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, and Lower Slopes
of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* 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.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 1 AM PDT SUNDAY
FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL
CASCADES, EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE
CHELAN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA...
* Impacts: Combined with dry fuels...these conditions could
result in very active convective columns and possible plume
dominated fires.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central
Cascades (Zone 696) and Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of
North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation
Area (Zone 697).
* Winds: Friday, terrain driven wind Friday 4 to 8 mph. Friday
evening through Saturday evening, west or northwest wind 6 to
9 mph with evening gusts to 16 mph.
* Timing: Noon Friday to 1 AM PDT Sunday.
* Relative Humidities: 14 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30
to 47 percent over the higher terrain.
* Temperatures: High temperatures 100 to 105 in the valleys and
85 to 95 in the higher terrain.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 90 to 100. The hottest
temperatures will be on Friday.
* WHERE...Peola, Mountain Road, and Anatone.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 98 and
103 degrees. Saturday's high temperatures 95 and 100 degrees.
* WHERE...Priest River, Colville, Metaline Falls, Metaline, Newport,
Northport, Deer Park, Kettle Falls, Inchelium, Chewelah, Bonners
Ferry, Eastport, Sandpoint, Ione, Republic, and Clark Fork.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. Friday's high temperatures 102 and
108 with up to 112 degrees around Lewiston. Saturday's high
temperatures 95 to 101 with up to 105 at Omak.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight temperatures will be well above
average with some areas staying above 80 degrees well into the
night. Homes without air conditioning will struggle to cool
overnight.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 1 AM PDT SUNDAY
FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL
CASCADES, EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE
CHELAN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA...
* Impacts: Combined with dry fuels...these conditions could
result in very active convective columns and possible plume
dominated fires.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central
Cascades (Zone 696) and Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of
North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation
Area (Zone 697).
* Winds: Friday, terrain driven wind Friday 4 to 8 mph. Friday
evening through Saturday evening, west or northwest wind 6 to 9
mph with evening gusts to 16 mph.
* Timing: Noon Friday to 1 AM PDT Sunday.
* Relative Humidities: 14 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30 to
47 percent over the higher terrain.
* Temperatures: High temperatures 100 to 105 in the valleys and 85
to 95 in the higher terrain.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 99.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and
southwest Washington.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 1 AM PDT SUNDAY
FOR HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS FOR EAST WASHINGTON CENTRAL
CASCADES, EAST PORTION OF NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK/LAKE CHELAN
NATIONAL RECREATION AREA...
* Impacts: Combined with dry fuels...these conditions could
result in very active convective columns and possible plume
dominated fires.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central
Cascades (Zone 696) and Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of
North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation
Area (Zone 697).
* Winds: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* Timing: Noon Friday to 1 AM PDT Sunday.
* Relative Humidities: 14 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30 to
47 percent over the higher terrain.
* Temperatures: Up to 94.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 102 to 108
degrees. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon
and central, south central, and southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.
* 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...Hot conditions with temperatures 92 to 102 degrees. This
will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde
Valley, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, East Slopes of the Oregon
Cascades, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, and Lower Slopes
of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...Until 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.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for hot, dry, and unstable conditions, which is in effect
from noon Friday to 1 AM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Impacts: Combined with dry fuels...these conditions could
result in very active convective columns and possible plume
dominated fires.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central
Cascades (Zone 696) and Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of
North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation
Area (Zone 697).
* Winds: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* Timing: Noon Friday to 1 AM PDT Sunday.
* Relative Humidities: 14 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30 to
47 percent over the higher terrain.
* Temperatures: Up to 94.
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
Colville Confederated Tribes
An Air Quality Alert issued for all of Chelan, Okanogan, Ferry, and
Asotin County, as well as the Colville Reservation is in effect until
further notice, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional
wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups levels.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. When air quality is Unhealthy for
Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps to reduce
exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and
follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should watch for
symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.
Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 90 to 100. The hottest
temperatures will be on Friday.
* WHERE...Cloverland Road, Anatone, Peola, and Mountain Road.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 90 to 106. The hottest
temperatures will be on Friday.
* WHERE...Clark Fork, Eastport, Inchelium, Metaline Falls, Ione,
Fruitland, Sherman Pass, Newport, Priest River, Metaline,
Republic, Kettle Falls, Northport, Sandpoint, Tiger, Wauconda,
Schweitzer Mountain Road, Deer Park, Orin-Rice Road, Highway 20
Wauconda Summit, Flowery Trail Road, Chesaw Road, Athol, Boulder
Creek Road, Springdale-Hunters Road, Bonners Ferry, Chewelah, and
Colville.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
* WHAT...Very hot temperatures. High temperatures 94 to 109. The
hottest temperatures will be on Friday. Limited overnight relief
with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for hot and unstable conditions which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central
Cascades (Zone 696) and Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of
North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation
Area (Zone 697).
* Instability: Hot temperatures and mixing heights around 12000
feet resulting in an unstable atmosphere.
* Winds: West 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* Timing: Friday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* Relative Humidities: 14 to 30 percent in the valleys and 30 to
47 percent over the higher terrain.
* Temperatures: Up to 94.
* Impacts: Combined with dry fuels...these conditions could
result in very active convective columns and possible plume
dominated fires.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 102 to 108
degrees expected. This will pose a major risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon
and central, south central, and southeast Washington.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Friday.
* 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...Hot conditions with temperatures 92 to 102 degrees
expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde
Valley, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, East Slopes of the Oregon
Cascades, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, and Lower Slopes
of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning 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...Daytime temperatures up to 95 to 100 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and
southwest Washington.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.
* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 90 to 106. The hottest
temperatures will be on Friday.
* WHERE...Northport, Fruitland, Republic, Clark Fork, Chewelah,
Newport, Sandpoint, Athol, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Priest River,
Metaline, Eastport, Bonners Ferry, Boulder Creek Road, Chesaw
Road, Kettle Falls, Tiger, Deer Park, Flowery Trail Road,
Springdale-Hunters Road, Orin-Rice Road, Inchelium, Highway 20
Wauconda Summit, Sherman Pass, Wauconda, Ione, Colville, and
Metaline Falls.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 8 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially for those without effective cooling or adequate
hydration.
