* WHAT...Heat index values up to 92.
* WHERE...Gifford, Oakesdale, Lewiston Grade, Lapwai, Peck, Tekoa,
Odessa, Pullman, Pomeroy, Alpowa Summit, Grand Coulee, La Crosse,
Ritzville, Coulee City, Clarkston, Colfax, Culdesac, Harrington,
Rosalia, Wilbur, Uniontown, Creston, and Lewiston.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 95 and 105.
* WHERE...Othello, Cashmere, Chelan, Quincy, Pangborn Airport,
Entiat, Number 1 Canyon, Number 2 Canyon, Wenatchee, Ephrata, and
Moses Lake.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...
.Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons across central Washington with hot temperatures in the
80s and 90s and dry conditions.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 707 Western Columbia Basin
(Zone 707).
* Winds: Southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 11 to 19 percent.
* Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.
...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...
.Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons across central Washington with hot temperatures in the
80s and 90s and dry conditions.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central
Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 8 to 21 percent.
* Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.
...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY...
.Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons across central Washington with hot temperatures in the
80s and 90s and dry conditions.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central
Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Winds: West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 8 to 21 percent.
* Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.
...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY AND TUESDAY...
.Winds are expected to increase through the Kittitas Valley,
Columbia River Gorge, and into the Columbia Basin again in the
afternoon Tuesday. This, combined with very low RHs due to the
ongoing heat wave, will make for increased risks for wildfire
spread, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours
Tuesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 691
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 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 between 96-103
degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will
pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. 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...Hottest temperatures are expected to continue
through this afternoon.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 95-102
degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will
pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. 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...Hottest temperatures are expected to continue
through this afternoon.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 96-103
degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will
pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of
Oregon. In Washington, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington and
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. 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...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 95-102
degrees expected with overnight lows of 60-70 degrees. This will
pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington,
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Kittitas Valley, and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. 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 AND LOW HUMIDITY EXPECTED TODAY AND TUESDAY...
.Winds are expected to increase through the Kittitas Valley,
Columbia River Gorge, and into the Columbia Basin again in the
afternoon Tuesday. This, combined with very low RHs due to the
ongoing heat wave, will make for increased risks for wildfire
spread, especially during the afternoon and early evening hours
Tuesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 690 Kittitas Valley and 691
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.
* TIMING...Until 8 PM PDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY TUESDAY...
.Fire weather conditions have risen above critical thresholds
Monday evening. Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop again
Tuesday afternoon across central Washington with hot temperatures
in the 80s and 90s and dry conditions.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central
Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Winds: Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 10 to 20 percent.
* Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.
...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY MONDAY AND TUESDAY...
.Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop both Monday and Tuesday
across central Washington with hot temperatures in the 80s and
90s and dry conditions.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central
Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Winds: West-Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 10 to 20 percent.
* Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.
...HOT, DRY, AND BREEZY MONDAY AND TUESDAY...
.Afternoon Cascade gap winds will develop both Monday and Tuesday
across central Washington with hot temperatures in the 80s and
90s and dry conditions.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 705 Foothills of Central
Washington Cascades (Zone 705) and Fire Weather Zone 706
Waterville Plateau (Zone 706).
* Winds: West-Northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 10 to 20 percent.
* Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.
* WHAT...Hot conditions with high temperatures between 95 and 105.
* WHERE...Wenatchee, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Othello, Chelan, Entiat,
Pangborn Airport, Number 2 Canyon, Quincy, Number 1 Canyon, and
Cashmere.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Increased risk for heat-related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s
will provide very little relief at night.
* WHAT...High temperatures between 91 and 101 degrees.
* WHERE...Lapwai, Uniontown, Odessa, Grand Coulee, Ritzville, Tekoa,
Wilbur, Colfax, La Crosse, Pullman, Coulee City, Culdesac,
Lewiston, Alpowa Summit, Creston, Pomeroy, Rosalia, Harrington,
Clarkston, Oakesdale, Gifford, Peck, and Lewiston Grade.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Increased risk of heat-related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures in the 60s will provide
little relief at night. Be mindful that lakes, rivers, and streams
are still cold.
* WHAT...High temperatures between 91 and 101 degrees.
* WHERE...Disautel Pass, Bridgeport, Mansfield, Conconully,
Waterville, Loup Loup Pass, Omak, Brewster, Plain, Stehekin,
Mazama, Leavenworth, Twisp, Okanogan, Tonasket, Nespelem, Stevens
Pass, Badger Mountain Road, Methow, Holden Village, Oroville, and
Winthrop.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Increased risk of heat-related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures in the 60s will provide
little relief at night. Be mindful that lakes, rivers, and streams
are still cold.
