NOAA Current Watches-WA

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorms will be capable of producing frequent cloud-to-ground lightning and erratic, gusty outflow winds. This combination will promote conditions conducive to new fire starts and rapid fire spread for new and existing fires. * THUNDERSTORMS...Abundant lightning with frequent cloud-to- ground lightning strikes. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty winds up to 50 mph.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin...mainly west of the Tri-cities. * IMPACTS...Thunderstorms will be capable of producing frequent cloud-to-ground lightning and erratic, gusty outflow winds. This combination will promote conditions conducive to new fire starts and rapid fire spread for new and existing fires. * THUNDERSTORMS...Abundant lightning with frequent cloud-to- ground lightning strikes. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty winds up to 50 mph.

FFWOTX The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Cub Creek Burn Scar in... Central Okanogan County in north central Washington... * Until 515 PM PDT. * At 201 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Cub Creek Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the warning area will cause mud slides near steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the Cub Creek Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the Cub Creek Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Chewuch Campground and Falls Creek Campground.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the following areas, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest and Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall from thunderstorms over the burn scars along the east slopes of the WA Cascades, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over burns scars and steep terrain. * WHERE...A portion of west central Washington, including the following areas, West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over burn scars on the west slopes of the Cascades Saturday afternoon though Sunday morning, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. The fast speed of thunderstorm cells may diminish precipitation amounts. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the 2024 burn areas associated with active wildfires. * WHERE...Portions of Oregon, including the following areas, Cascades of Lane County, Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties and North Oregon Cascades and southwest Washington, including the following area, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall is expected over the 2024 burn areas associated with active wildfires. Residents near these areas should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over 2024 burn areas associated with active wildfires, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. Hourly rainfall rates up to 0.75 inches per hour will be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over burn scars and steep terrain. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following counties, Chelan and Okanogan. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over burn scars in the North Cascades is possible this afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows in and near current or recent wildfire burn scars as well as over steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the following areas, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest and Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall from thunderstorms over the burn scars along the east slopes of the WA Cascades, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

At 510 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles southwest of Winchester, or 26 miles south of Lapwai, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Wind gusts may occur well ahead of precipitation. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Craigmont, Winchester, Reubens, Rogersburg, and Waha. This includes U.S. Highway 95 in Idaho between mile markers 272 and 284.

At 438 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 15 miles northeast of Ski Bluewood, or 22 miles southeast of Dayton, moving north at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Wind gusts may occur well ahead of precipitation. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Clarkston, Pomeroy, Clarkston Heights-Vineland, West Clarkston-Highland, Asotin, Cloverland, Dodge, Mayview, Misery Spring Campground, Anatone, Clarkston Heights, Wawawai, Peola, Alder Thicket Campground, Wickiup Campground, Jerry, and Spruce Spring Campground. This includes U.S. Highway 12 in Washington between mile markers 389 and 427, and between mile markers 430 and 433.

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the 2024 burn areas associated with active wildfires. * WHERE...Portions of Oregon, including the following areas, Cascades of Lane County, Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties and North Oregon Cascades and southwest Washington, including the following area, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the 2024 burn areas is expected Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. People near the 2024 burn areas should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding or debris flows near active 2024 wildfires. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over 2024 burn areas associated with active wildfires, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. Hourly rainfall rates up to 0.75 inches per hour will be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over burn scars and steep terrain. * WHERE...A portion of North Central Washington, including the following counties, Chelan and Okanogan. * WHEN...From late Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over burn scars in the North Cascades is possible during the period of the watch. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scars along the east slopes of the North Cascades late Friday morning through Friday evening, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall due to thunderstorms is possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Washington, including the following areas, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest and Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall from thunderstorms over the burn scars along the east slopes of the WA Cascades, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY. A Smoke Air Quality Alert 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. Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407- 6000.

The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Yakima County, excluding the Yakama Reservation, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 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. 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.

The Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Yakima County, excluding the Yakama Reservation, due to expected smoke from nearby and regional wildfires. Particulate matter (PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy or Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 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. 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.

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Alert 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. Information about air quality is on the Washington Department of Ecology Web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407- 6000.

FFWOTX The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for the 25 Mile Burn Scar in Central Chelan County in north central Washington... * Until 1145 AM PDT. * At 845 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the 25 Mile Burn Scar. Between 0.25 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.25 to 0.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the warning area will cause mud slides near steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the 25 Mile Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the 25 Mile Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Ramona Park Campground, 25 Mile Creek State Park and Grouse Mountain Campground.

...LIGHTNING IN AND NEAR CASCADES THROUGH THIS EVENING... Thunderstorms will persist at times through this evening over portions of the east slopes of the Cascades to the Okanogan Highlands. Abundant lightning with frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes is expected. Thunderstorms will bring the potential for strong outflow winds. Lightning is expected to result in new fire starts and outflow winds may result in rapid fire spread of any new or ongoing fires. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698), Fire Weather Zone 699 Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), Fire Weather Zone 703 Okanogan Valley (Zone 703) and Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley (Zone 704). * Thunderstorms: Abundant lightning with frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. A brief lull in lighting activity may occur late this morning and early afternoon. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds of up to 40 mph will be possible. * Impacts: Lightning may result in new fire starts. Gusty outflow winds will be capable of rapid fire spread and causing erratic wind directions.

...LIGHTNING IN AND NEAR CASCADES THROUGH THIS EVENING... Thunderstorms will persist at times through this evening over portions of the east slopes of the Cascades to the Okanogan Highlands. Abundant lightning with frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes is expected. Thunderstorms will bring the potential for strong outflow winds. Lightning is expected to result in new fire starts and outflow winds may result in rapid fire spread of any new or ongoing 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). * Thunderstorms: Abundant lightning with frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes. * Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic outflow winds of up to 40 mph will be possible. * Impacts: Lightning may result in new fire starts. Gusty outflow winds will be capable of rapid fire spread and causing erratic wind directions.