NOAA Current Watches-WA

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the Olympic Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS....Scattered chance of thunderstorms over the Olympic mountains with LAL 3 during the morning and afternoon hours. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered chance of thunderstorms over the Cascade mountains with LAL 3 during the afternoon and evening hours. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the Olympic Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS....Scattered chance of thunderstorms over the Olympic mountains with LAL 3 during the morning and afternoon hours. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 100 to 110 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 10 PM PDT Monday. * 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 of 95 to 105 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * 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.

...HOT DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS SUNDAY ACROSS THE CASCADES... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley (Zone 704) and Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705). * Temperatures: 100 to 108 in the valleys. Upper 80s and 90s in the mountains. * Winds: Southeast 5 to 10 mph through mid afternoon. Wind shift to the west or northwest 10 to 15 mph late afternoon into the evening. Localized wind gusts of 30 mph or more with showers and thunderstorms mid Sunday afternoon into Sunday evening. * Relative Humidities: 7 to 16 percent in the valleys and 16 to 24 percent over the higher terrain. * Lightning: There is 10 to 15% chance for thunderstorms late Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. Gusty outflow winds up to 30 mph possible.. * Impacts: Unstable conditions could lead to plume dominated fires. Rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires. These conditions may overwhelm initial attack capabilities.

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect from 8 AM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered chance of thunderstorms over the Cascade mountains with LAL 3 during the afternoon and evening hours. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is in effect from 5 AM to 6 PM PDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the Olympic Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * THUNDERSTORMS....Scattered chance of thunderstorms over the Olympic mountains with LAL 3 during the morning and afternoon hours. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop. * IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 100 to 110 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...Until 10 PM PDT Monday. * 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 of 95 to 105 degrees expected. This will pose a Moderate to Major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * 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 Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms, which is in effect from 5 AM to 8 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 40 mph possible.

* WHAT...High temperatures 100 to 110 through Monday. Lows 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 Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* WHAT...Hot temperatures. Valley high temperatures 98 to 105. Highs in the mountains in the 80s and 90s. * WHERE...Stevens Pass, Holden Village, and Stehekin. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

...HOT DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS SUNDAY ACROSS THE CASCADES... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for hot, dry, and unstable conditions, which is in effect from 12 PM to 10 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696), Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (Zone 697), Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley (Zone 704) and Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705). * Winds: Southeast 6 to 11 mph shifting to the northwest 8 to 14 mph in the early evening. * Timing: 12 PM to 10 PM * Relative Humidities: 7 to 16 percent in the valleys and 16 to 24 percent over the higher terrain. * Thunderstorms: There is 10 to 15% chance for isolated thunderstorms Sunday evening and night. Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any thunderstorms that develop. * Temperatures: Up to 108. * Impacts: Unstable conditions could lead to plume dominated fires. Rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires. These conditions may overwhelm initial attack capabilities.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 100 to 110 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 10 PM PDT Monday. * 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 of 95 to 105 degrees expected. This will pose a Moderate to Major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Monday. * 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...Afternoon high temperatures in the middle to upper 90s. * WHERE...Clark County, Columbia River Gorge, Upper Hood River Valley, and the Willamette Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT today. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread.

The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms, which is in effect from late Saturday night through early Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 684 Northern and Central Willamette Valley. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 633 Clark County Lowlands and Swift Reservoir Region. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread.

...HOT DRY AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS SUNDAY ACROSS THE CASCADES... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 696 East Washington Central Cascades, Fire Weather Zone 697 East Portion of North Cascades National Park/Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades, Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley and Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades. * Winds: Southeast 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph towards sunset. * Timing: 3 PM to 10 PM * Relative Humidities: 7 to 16 percent in the valleys and 16 to 24 percent over the higher terrain. * Temperatures: Up to 108. * Impacts: Unstable conditions could lead to plume dominated fires. Rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires. These conditions may overwhelm initial attack capabilities.