NOAA Current Watches-WA

...HOT, DRY, UNSTABLE CONDITIONS ALONG THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CASCADES TODAY... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN CASCADES (FIRE WEATHER ZONES 696, 697)... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for Gusty Wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. This is in addition to the ongoing Red Flag warning for Hot, Dry, and Unstable conditions that is in effect today until 11 pm tonight. * 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 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative Humidities: 7 to 20 percent in the valleys and 20 to 32 percent over the higher terrain. * Temperatures: High temperatures 100 to 108 in the valleys, 80s and 90s in the mountains. * Impacts:hot, dry, and unstable conditions through 11 pm tonight then wind on Wednesday will lead to the potential for rapid fire growth on any new or existing fires.

...HOT, DRY, UNSTABLE CONDITIONS ALONG THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CASCADES TODAY... ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698). * Relative Humidities: 8 to 23 percent. * Temperatures: High temperatures 97 to 104 in the valleys, 80s and 90s in the mountains. * Impacts:Hot, dry, and unstable conditions will lead to the potential for rapid fire growth on any new or existing fires.

...HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE ALONG WITH BREEZY WINDS TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY... High pressure that has brought the hot temperatures the past weekend is showing signs of breaking down. The instability will increase as a result, and the combination of hot, dry and unstable weather warrants Red Flag Warnings. In addition, breezy winds will develop through the Cascade gaps and into portions of the Columbia Basin Wednesday and Thursday, and will coincide with low relative humidities in the afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM Wednesday to 8 PM PDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley. * WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * IMPACTS...Breezy conditions combined with low RHs will result in rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior.

...HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE ALONG WITH BREEZY WINDS TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY... High pressure that has brought the hot temperatures the past weekend is showing signs of breaking down. The instability will increase as a result, and the combination of hot, dry and unstable weather warrants Red Flag Warnings. In addition, breezy winds will develop through the Cascade gaps and into portions of the Columbia Basin Wednesday and Thursday, and will coincide with low relative humidities in the afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Breezy conditions combined with low RHs will result in rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior.

...HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE ALONG WITH BREEZY WINDS TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY... High pressure that has brought the hot temperatures the past weekend is showing signs of breaking down. The instability will increase as a result, and the combination of hot, dry and unstable weather warrants Red Flag Warnings. In addition, breezy winds will develop through the Cascade gaps and into portions of the Columbia Basin Wednesday and Thursday, and will coincide with low relative humidities in the afternoon and evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains, 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 644 Central Blue Mountains, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * TIMING...Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 100. * IMPACTS...Any new and existing fires have a strong potential for extreme fire behavior. * HAINES...As high as 6.

...HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE ALONG WITH BREEZY WINDS TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY... High pressure that has brought the hot temperatures the past weekend is showing signs of breaking down. The instability will increase as a result, and the combination of hot, dry and unstable weather warrants Red Flag Warnings. In addition, breezy winds will develop through the Cascade gaps and into portions of the Columbia Basin Wednesday and Thursday, and will coincide with low relative humidities in the afternoon and evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 610 East Slopes of Central Oregon Cascades, 611 Deschutes National Forest -minus Sisters Ranger District, 694 Yakama Alpine District and 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * TIMING...Through Tuesday night. * WINDS...Northwest 5 to 10 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 101. * IMPACTS...Any new and existing fires have a strong potential for extreme fire behavior. * HAINES...As high as 6.

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Chelan county plus the Methow Valley down to Brewster in Okanogan county on Tuesday 7/9/2024 and 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.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and low temperatures in the lower to mid 60s. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Hood Canal Area, Bellevue and Vicinity, Bremerton and Vicinity, East Puget Sound Lowlands, Everett and Vicinity, Seattle and Vicinity, Tacoma Area, West Slopes North Cascades and Passes, West Slopes North Central Cascades and Passes, and West Slopes South Central Cascades and Passes. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Wednesday. * 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. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest locations will remain in the urban centers, as well as the foothills and valleys of the Cascades where the cooling marine influence will be the last to arrive.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures mostly in the 90s and low temperatures in the 60s. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Admiralty Inlet Area, Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, Olympics, San Juan County, Western Skagit County, Western Whatcom County, Lower Chehalis Valley Area, and Southwest Interior. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will gradually cool during the middle and late portions of the week, but will remain well above normal in the 80s for much of the lowlands.

...HOT, DRY, UNSTABLE CONDITIONS ALONG THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CASCADES MONDAY AND TUESDAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON... * 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: Through Tuesday: 4-10 mph. A weak push of northwest winds Tuesday evening 10-15 mph. On Wednesday: west to northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: Tuesday: 8 to 14 percent in the valleys and 14 to 23 percent over the higher terrain. Wednesday: 10 to 15 percent in the valleys and 15 to 25 percent in the higher terrain. Poor overnight humidity recovery. * Temperatures: High temperatures 100 to 108 in the valleys, 80s and 90s in the mountains. * Impacts: hot, dry, and unstable conditions through Tuesday then wind on Wednesday will lead to the potential for rapid fire growth on any new or existing fires.

...HOT, DRY, UNSTABLE CONDITIONS ALONG THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CASCADES MONDAY AND TUESDAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON... The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 703 Okanogan Valley (Zone 703), Fire Weather Zone 704 Methow Valley (Zone 704), Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705), Fire Weather Zone 706 Waterville Plateau (Zone 706) and Fire Weather Zone 707 Western Columbia Basin (Zone 707). * Winds: West 13 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. In the Okanogan Valley, winds starting off south 10 to 18 mph and shifting to west 10 to 20 mph. * Relative Humidities: 8 to 15 percent. * Impacts: Any new or existing fires will have the potential to spread rapidly.

...HOT, DRY, UNSTABLE CONDITIONS ALONG THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CASCADES MONDAY AND TUESDAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON... * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 698 East Washington North Cascades (Zone 698). * Relative Humidities: Minimum values 10 to 16 percent in the valleys and 14 to 23 percent over the higher terrain. Poor overnight humidity recovery. * Temperatures: High temperatures 97 to 104 in the valleys, 80s and 90s in the mountains. * Impacts: Hot, dry, and unstable conditions will lead to the potential for rapid fire growth on any new or existing fires.

...HOT, DRY, UNSTABLE CONDITIONS ALONG THE EAST SLOPES OF THE CASCADES MONDAY AND TUESDAY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING IN CENTRAL WASHINGTON... * 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: Through Tuesday: 4-10 mph. A weak push of northwest winds Tuesday evening 10-15 mph. On Wednesday: west to northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Relative Humidities: Tuesday: 8 to 14 percent in the valleys and 14 to 23 percent over the higher terrain. Wednesday: 10 to 15 percent in the valleys and 15 to 25 percent in the higher terrain. Poor overnight humidity recovery. * Temperatures: High temperatures 100 to 108 in the valleys, 80s and 90s in the mountains. * Impacts: hot, dry, and unstable conditions through Tuesday then wind on Wednesday will lead to the potential for rapid fire growth on any new or existing fires.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with limited overnight relief. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 110 degrees. Overnight low temperatures in the 60s to mid-70s. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures during this long-duration heatwave are expected Today.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with limited overnight relief. Afternoon high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees. Overnight low temperatures in the mid-50s to lower 70s. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures during this long-duration heatwave are expected Today.

* WHAT...Hot temperatures with modest overnight relief. Afternoon high temperatures of 90 to 105 degrees, highest in lower valleys and canyons. Overnight low temperatures in the mid 50s to upper 60s, lowest in high valleys. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington, Grande Ronde Valley, and Wallowa County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat-related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures during this long-duration heatwave are expected Today and Wednesday.

* WHAT...Hot temperatures with modest overnight relief. Afternoon high temperatures of 90 to 105 degrees, highest along the East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. Overnight low temperatures in the low 50s to upper 60s, lowest in valleys. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. In Washington, Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat-related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures during this long-duration heatwave are expected Today.

* 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. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s. * MID-LEVEL HAINES...6 * IMPACTS...A dry and unstable air mass with warm temperatures can contribute to active fire behavior. In western Washington, significant growth on existing fires takes place under such conditions. If a fire were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.

...HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE ALONG WITH BREEZY WINDS TUESDAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY... .High pressure that has brought the hot temperatures the past weekend is showing signs of breaking down. The instability will increase as a result, and the combination of hot, dry and unstable weather warrants Red Flag Warnings. In addition, breezy winds will develop through the Cascade gaps and into portions of the Columbia Basin Wednesday and will coincide with low relative humidities in the afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for dry and unstable conditions, which is in effect from noon today to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains, 643 Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, 644 Central Blue Mountains, 645 Wallowa District, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington and 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * TIMING...Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * WINDS...North 5 to 15 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 101. * IMPACTS...There is a chance of extreme fire behavior for any new and existing fires. * HAINES...As high as 6.

...HOT, DRY AND UNSTABLE ALONG WITH BREEZY WINDS TUESDAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY... .High pressure that has brought the hot temperatures the past weekend is showing signs of breaking down. The instability will increase as a result, and the combination of hot, dry and unstable weather warrants Red Flag Warnings. In addition, breezy winds will develop through the Cascade gaps and into portions of the Columbia Basin Wednesday and will coincide with low relative humidities in the afternoon and evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, 690 Kittitas Valley and 691 Lower Columbia Basin. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Breezy conditions combined with low RHs will result in rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior.