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Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

8 months 1 week ago
Strong onshore flow has led to west winds gusting 35 to 45 mph this afternoon, which will continue into this evening. Locally stronger gusts of up to 65 mph have been observed in the most wind-prone locations. These winds will continue until about 8 PM, then gradually ease after sunset. Winds of this magnitude can blow around loose outdoor objects, so it is a good idea to secure them if possible. Some tree limbs may break, leading to isolated power outages this afternoon and evening.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 22 at 3:57PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

8 months 1 week ago
* 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: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 mph or more. Be prepared for the arrival of a dry cold front through the late afternoon. * Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent in the valleys and 25 to 35 percent over the higher terrain. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires due to gusty winds through the evening.
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Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 3:12PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

8 months 1 week ago
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 County plus the Methow Valley down to Brewster in Okanogan County as well as the Colville Reservation will remain in effect until further notice, due to expected smoke from the Pioneer Fire and other 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. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. 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.
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Air Quality Alert issued July 22 at 10:56AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

8 months 1 week ago
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology An Air Quality Alert, issued for all of Chelan County plus the Methow Valley down to Brewster in Okanogan County will remain in effect until further notice, due to expected smoke from the Pioneer Fire and other 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. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. 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.
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Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 9:18AM PDT until July 22 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

8 months 1 week ago
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde Valley, Wallowa County, John Day Basin, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 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.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 22 at 5:37AM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

8 months 1 week ago
* 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: West 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 mph or more. Be prepared for the arrival of a dry cold front between 4 PM and 6 PM. * Relative Humidities: 15 to 25 percent in the valleys and 25 to 35 percent over the higher terrain. * Lightning: There is a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms over Chelan county prior to 9 AM. There is a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms across western and central Okanogan county between 6 AM and 11 AM followed by additional isolated lightning between 2 PM and 5 PM. * Impacts: Isolated thunderstorms will bring the risk for new fire starts and gusty and erratic outflow winds. Rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires due to gusty winds Monday afternoon and evening.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 22 at 5:37AM PDT until July 22 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

8 months 1 week ago
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 703 Okanogan Valley (Zone 703). * Winds: South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: 12 to 20 percent. * Lightning: There is 10% chance for thunderstorms over western and central Okanogan county between 6 AM and 11 AM followed by additional isolated lightning between 2 PM and 5 PM. Gusty outflow winds up to 35 mph possible. * Impacts: Rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires due to gusty winds. Isolated thunderstorms will bring the risk for new fire starts and gusty and erratic outflow winds.
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Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 4:00AM PDT until July 22 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

8 months 1 week ago
* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 100 degrees. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde Valley, Wallowa County, John Day Basin, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 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.
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Excessive Heat Warning issued July 22 at 3:55AM PDT until July 22 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

8 months 1 week ago
* WHAT...High temperatures 95 to 105 this afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central, East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Today won't be as hot as it was Sunday, but the risk of heat related illnesses remains high for those without access to air conditioning. Exposure to hot weather day after day increases the potential for heat stress.
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Excessive Heat Warning issued July 21 at 8:40PM PDT until July 22 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

8 months 1 week ago
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 104 degrees. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde Valley, Wallowa County, John Day Basin, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Yakima Valley, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of 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.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 21 at 3:35PM PDT until July 22 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

8 months 1 week ago
* 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.
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Excessive Heat Warning issued July 21 at 2:17PM PDT until July 22 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

8 months 1 week ago
* 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.
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Red Flag Warning issued July 21 at 1:10PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

8 months 1 week ago
* 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: East to southeast 5 to 10 mph through Sunday afternoon. Wind shift to the west or northwest 10 to 15 mph Sunday afternoon into the evening. Localized wind gusts of 30 mph or more with showers and thunderstorms into Sunday evening. Winds significantly increase late Monday afternoon with the dry cold front passage to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 35 mph. * Relative Humidities: 7 to 16 percent in the valleys and 16 to 25 percent over the higher terrain. * Temperatures: 95 to 108 in the valleys. 80s and 90s in the mountains. * Impacts: Unstable conditions could lead to plume dominated fires Sunday. Isolated thunderstorms will bring the risk for new fire starts and gusty and erratic outflow winds. Rapid fire spread with any new or existing fires due to gusty winds Monday afternoon and evening.
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