NOAA Current Watches-WA

...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.

* 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...From 11 AM Thursday 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...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 90 to 100. The hottest temperatures will be on Friday. * WHERE...Anatone, Peola, Cloverland Road, and Mountain Road. * WHEN...From 11 AM Thursday 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...Temperatures 95F to 100F expected. * WHERE...The Willamette Valley, Columbia River Gorge, and lowlands of southwest Washington. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* 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 Thursday 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 Thursday 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.