NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...Hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 85 to 95 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with afternoon high temperatures of 90 to 100 degrees expected. 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 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Stevens, Spokane, Lincoln, Grant, Pend Oreille, Ferry, Chelan, Douglas, Adams, Garfield, Okanogan, Whitman, and Asotin Counties until further notice due to current wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air.

The Washington State Department of Ecology and/or the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency has issued an Air Quality Alert for Kittitas, Yakima, Klickitat, Benton, Walla Walla, Franklin, and Columbia counties until further notice due to current and expected wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. When air quality is unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air- conditioned room, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Information about air quality from the Washington Department of Ecology Web site is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/air.html or call 360-407-6000.Information about air quality is on the Yakima Regional Clean Air Agency Web site at http://www.yakimacleanair.org or call 509-834-2050.

* Affected Area: Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone 699), Selkirk Mountains of Northeast Washington (Zone 700), Foothills of Northeast Washington (Zone 701) and Colville Reservation (Zone 702). * Winds: Terrain driven winds 2 to 5 mph becoming northwest to north overnight 3 to 7 mph. * Relative Humidities: Minimum 10 to 18 percent. Humidity recoveries on midslopes within thermal belts of 25 to 35 percent. * Temperatures: 97 to 103 valleys. 85 to 90 mountains. * Impacts: Hot, dry, unstable conditions will lead to the potential for rapid fire growth on new or existing fires.

* Affected Area: East Washington Central Cascades (Zone 696). * Winds: Terrain driven winds around 5 mph, except northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to near 20 mph Wednesday night. * Relative Humidities: 10 to 19 percent. Humidity recoveries on midslopes within thermal belts of 25 to 35 percent. * Temperatures: 97 to 102 valleys. 85 to 90 mountains. * Impacts: Hot, dry, unstable conditions will lead to the potential for rapid fire growth on new or existing fires.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from the mid 80s to the lower 90s and low temperatures in the 60s. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades, Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, and Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * 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.

* 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 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 85. * STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected. * 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.

* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s expected. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cooler overnight lows in the mid 60s tonight will provide relief from daytime heat.

* 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 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 85. * STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected. * 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.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from the mid 80s to the lower 90s and low temperatures in the 60s. This will pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Foothills and Valleys of the North Cascades, Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, and Foothills and Valleys of Thurston and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM PDT Thursday. * 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.

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM WEDNESDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR705... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR705... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA695... The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for hot, dry, and unstable conditions, which is in effect until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains. * Relative Humidities: Minimum 10 to 20 percent. Humidity recoveries of 25 to 35 percent on mid-slopes within thermal belts. * Temperatures: 95 to 100 valleys. 85 to 90 mountains. * TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot, dry, and unstable conditions will lead to the potential for rapid fire growth on new or existing fires.

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Washington Department of Ecology Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Stevens, Spokane, Lincoln, Grant, Pend Oreille, Ferry, Chelan, Douglas, Adams, Garfield, Okanogan, Whitman, and Asotin Counties until further notice due to current wildfire smoke from regional wildfires. When air quality is Unhealthy, everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Hot temperatures will increase the risk of heat- related illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 95 to 103 degrees. Limited overnight relief with low temperatures 60 to 70 degrees. * WHERE...Spokane Valley, Mansfield, Downtown Spokane, Odessa, Waterville, Rockford, Wilbur, Airway Heights, Davenport, Ritzville, Fairfield, Post Falls, Hayden, Creston, Worley, Badger Mountain Road, Grand Coulee, Coeur d'Alene, Cheney, Coulee City, and Harrington. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 96 to 106 degrees. * WHERE...Culdesac, Pomeroy, Peck, Lewiston, Gifford, Alpowa Summit, Lapwai, Lewiston Grade, and Clarkston. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees. * WHERE...Oroville, Cashmere, Quincy, Tonasket, Number 1 Canyon, Moses Lake, Number 2 Canyon, Bridgeport, Nespelem, Omak, Brewster, Pangborn Airport, Othello, Okanogan, Disautel Pass, Chelan, Ephrata, Wenatchee, and Entiat. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

* WHAT...Hot temperatures. High temperatures 95 to 102 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

* 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 north of Gifford Pinchot National Forest. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 85. * STABILITY...Unstable conditions can be expected. * 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.

* WHAT...Afternoon high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and overnight low temperatures in the mid 60s to lower 70s expected. * WHERE...Western and Central Columbia River Gorge and the Hood River Valley. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.