* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s to low 90s
today and 80s to mid 90s Wednesday. Low temperatures mostly in the
low to mid 60s. This will pose a Moderate risk of heat-related
impacts.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 655 Black Hills and
Southwest Interior Lowlands.
* WINDS...North 5 to 15 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 27 percent.
* IMPACTS...A combination of moderate breezes, low relative
humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to rapid rates
of spread and down-wind spotting on existing fires. If a fire
were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding
area.
* 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.
* WINDS...Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 22 percent.
* IMPACTS...A combination of low relative humidity, unstable
airmass, and warm temperatures can contribute to rapid rates of
spread and down- wind spotting on existing fires. If a fire
were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding area.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 92 to 100 expected.
* 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 Lower Columbia River
and Cowlitz River Valleys.
* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest day will be Wednesday, with a
50-80% chance of temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Deer Park, Springdale-Hunters Road, Tiger, Newport, Ione,
Kettle Falls, Orin-Rice Road, Metaline, Chewelah, Flowery Trail
Road, Fruitland, Northport, Metaline Falls, and Colville.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s to low 90s
today and 80s to mid 90s Wednesday. Low temperatures mostly in the
low to mid 60s. This will pose a Moderate risk of heat-related
illness.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...From noon today to 10 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.
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Sherman Pass, Republic, Northport, Ione, Boulder Creek
Road, Metaline Falls, Tiger, Metaline, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit,
Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle
Falls, Orin-Rice Road, Wauconda, Fruitland, Inchelium, Colville,
Chesaw Road, Chewelah, and Deer Park.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 655 Black Hills and
Southwest Interior Lowlands.
* WINDS...North 10 to 20 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 26 percent.
* IMPACTS...A combination of moderate breezes, low relative
humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to rapid rates
of spread and down-wind spotting on existing fires. If a fire
were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding
area.
* 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.
* WINDS...West 5 to 10 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.
* IMPACTS...A combination of moderate breezes, low relative
humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to rapid rates
of spread and down-wind spotting on existing fires. If a fire
were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding
area.
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Okanogan, Omak, Brewster, Tonasket, Disautel Pass,
Bridgeport, Nespelem, and Oroville.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Widespread power outages are possible. Damaging winds
could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds will continue funneling down the
Okanogan Valley from the north.
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Mansfield, Waterville, and Badger Mountain Road.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Sherman Pass, Republic, Northport, Ione, Boulder Creek
Road, Metaline Falls, Tiger, Metaline, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit,
Newport, Flowery Trail Road, Springdale-Hunters Road, Kettle
Falls, Orin-Rice Road, Wauconda, Fruitland, Inchelium, Colville,
Chesaw Road, Chewelah, and Deer Park.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts up to 50 mph are
expected this evening.
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 655 Black Hills and Southwest
Interior Lowlands, but mainly the Chehalis Gap.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 26 percent.
* IMPACTS...A combination of moderate breezes, low relative
humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to rapid rates
of spread and down-wind spotting on existing fires. If a fire
were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding
area.
The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* 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.
* WINDS...West 5 to 10 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 24 percent.
* IMPACTS...A combination of moderate breezes, low relative
humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to rapid rates
of spread and down-wind spotting on existing fires. If a fire
were to begin, air quality may diminish in the surrounding
area.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures in the 80s to mid 90s
expected and low temperatures mostly in the low to mid 60s. This
will pose a Moderate risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington.
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 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.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 92 to 100 expected.
* 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 Lower Columbia River
and Cowlitz River Valleys.
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The hottest day will be Wednesday, with a
40-80% chance of reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The locations
with the highest probability will be in and around Salem, OR and
near McMinnville, OR.
...HOT, DRY, WINDY MONDAY...
.Gusty west to southwest winds will increase through the day.
Winds will shift out of the north to northwest as a cold front
passes. The Okanogan Valley will be especially windy with gusts of
45-60 MPH.
* Affected Area: Okanogan Valley (Zone 703).
* Winds: North 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Brief wind
gusts to 60 mph possible.
* Relative Humidities: 17 to 28 percent.
* Impacts: Extreme fire spread possible with any new or existing
fires.
...HOT, DRY, WINDY MONDAY...
.Gusty west to southwest winds will increase through the day.
Winds will shift out of the north to northwest as a cold front
passes. The Okanogan Valley will be especially windy with gusts of
45-60 MPH.
* Affected Area: Eastern Columbia Basin -Palouse -Spokane Area
(Zone 708) and Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).
* Winds: West 10 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 15 to 23 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is expected with any new or existing
fires.
...HOT, DRY, WINDY MONDAY...
.Gusty west to southwest winds will increase through the day.
Winds will shift out of the north to northwest as a cold front
passes. The Okanogan Valley will be especially windy with gusts of
45-60 MPH.
* Affected Area: Okanogan Highlands and Kettle Mountains (Zone
699), Colville Reservation (Zone 702), Methow Valley (Zone
704), Foothills of Central Washington Cascades (Zone 705),
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706) and Western Columbia Basin (Zone
707).
* Winds: West to northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Local gusts to 55 mph on the Waterville Plateau.
* Relative Humidities: 17 to 25 percent.
* Impacts: Rapid fire spread is likely with any new or existing
fires.
...DRY AND WINDY CONDITIONS CONTINUE ACROSS THE BASIN AND
KITTITAS VALLEY...
.Gusty winds will continue to ramp up through the afternoon and
early evening across the Columbia Basin and the Kittitas Valley.
This, combined with continued hot and dry conditions, will make
for critical fire weather conditions.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 691
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.
* TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
