NOAA Current Watches-WA

* Affected Area: Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidities: 13 to 25 percent. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or existing fires.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s and warm overnight low temperatures in the 60s will result in a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 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.

* WHAT...Temperatures of 93 to 98 degrees. Tuesday morning temperatures of 63 to 68 degrees. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warmest morning temperatures north of Hwy 18 in Oregon.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 97 to 102 degrees. Tuesday morning temperatures of 68 to 73 degrees from Salem northward, and 60 to 63 degrees south of Salem. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight conditions will begin to cool on Tuesday night into Wednesday.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 97 to 105 degrees. Overnight temperatures of 63 to 70 degrees. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight conditions will begin to cool on Tuesday night into Wednesday.

* WHAT...Temperatures as high as 93-98 degrees. Overnight temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest overnight temperatures north of Hwy 18 in Oregon.

* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 93 to 104 degrees. * WHERE...Conconully, Brewster, Mazama, Number 1 Canyon, Number 2 Canyon, Chelan, Othello, Quincy, Waterville, Oroville, Disautel Pass, Plain, Grand Coulee, Twisp, Tonasket, Loup Loup Pass, Winthrop, Ephrata, Creston, Mansfield, Odessa, Nespelem, Badger Mountain Road, Entiat, Omak, Methow, Moses Lake, Bridgeport, Harrington, Okanogan, Coulee City, Cashmere, Wilbur, Ritzville, Leavenworth, Pangborn Airport, and Wenatchee. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, especially for those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 92 to 103 degrees. * WHERE...Clarkston, Flowery Trail Road, Cheney, Pullman, Colville, Colfax, St. Maries, Athol, Rosalia, Genesee, Uniontown, Metaline Falls, Tiger, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Worley, Metaline, Pinehurst, Lookout Pass, Priest River, Osburn, Peck, Ione, Alpowa Summit, Lewiston Grade, Downtown Spokane, Wallace, Moscow, Lewiston, Lapwai, Bonners Ferry, Fourth Of July Pass, Potlatch, Oakesdale, Hayden, Davenport, Kettle Falls, Airway Heights, Newport, Tekoa, Orin-Rice Road, Culdesac, Chewelah, Spokane Valley, Gifford, Rockford, La Crosse, Coeur d'Alene, Dobson Pass, Fairfield, Mullan, Fruitland, Springdale-Hunters Road, Sandpoint, Clark Fork, Pomeroy, Plummer, Post Falls, Fernwood, Deer Park, Kellogg, Northport, and Eastport. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures 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 wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area: Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701), Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Methow Valley (Zone 704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Waterville Plateau (Zone 706), Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707), Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse - Spokane Area (Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidities: 13 to 25 percent. * Impacts: Rapid spread of any new or existing fires.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 100 to 103 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. 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...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 99 to 102 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s and warm overnight low temperatures in the 60s will result in a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * 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.

...BREEZY WINDS WITH LOW RH VALUES THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .An approaching system will result in breezy winds Tuesday and Wednesday as hot and dry conditions persist. Main concerns Tuesday are focused across Central Oregon, extending into Central Washington Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley, 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington, 693 Canyon Grasslands of Wallowa County, 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley, 694 Yakama Alpine District and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * TIMING...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the upper 80s to mid 90s and low temperatures in the 60s. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat will peak Monday along the outer coast of Washington and Tuesday for inland areas away from the coast.

* WHAT...Temperatures as high as 93-98 degrees. Overnight temperatures of 60 to 65 degrees. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 97 to 105 degrees. Overnight temperatures of 63 to 70 degrees. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

* WHAT...Temperatures of 90-98 degrees F. Overnight temperatures of 59 to 65 degrees F. * WHERE...North and Central Coast Range Valleys of Oregon, Lower Columbia River and Cowlitz River Valleys, Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands, and South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest overnight temperatures north of Hwy 18 in Oregon.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 97 to 102 degrees F. Overnight temperatures of 63 to 70 degrees F. * WHERE...Greater Portland/Vancouver Metro, Western and Central Columbia River Gorge, the Corbett area and the Hood River Valley, Central and Southern Willamette Valley, and Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest temperatures will be on Monday, especially from Corvallis southward. Overnight conditions will begin to cool on Tuesday night into Wednesday.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s to low 90s expected and low temperatures in the 60s. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat will peak Monday along the outer coast of Washington and Tuesday for areas away from the coast.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 100 to 103 degrees expected, with the hottest conditions Monday and Tuesday. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. 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.