NOAA Current Watches-WA

* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s. * WHERE...Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the middle to upper 90s. * WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to middle 90s. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades, Cascades of Lane County, and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

An Air Quality Alert for smoke remains in effect by Southwest Clean Air Agency until 12 PM Saturday. Smoke from wildfires burning in the region may be intermittent and reach levels unhealthy for sensitive groups in some areas. All sensitive groups should limit spending any time outdoors. People with health conditions may have worsened symptoms. Healthy people may start to have symptoms. Wildfire smoke can cause burning eyes, sore throat, headache, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and worsening of heart and lung conditions. For current current air quality conditions, health precautions, and additional information on wildland fire smoke, visit the Southwest Clean Air Agency website at swcleanair.gov or the Washington Smoke Blog at http://wasmoke.blogspot.com. You may also contact your local air quality agency.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 90. * HAINES...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.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 20 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 85. * HAINES...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.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the Olympic Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of the Olympic Mountains. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 to 25 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 86. * HAINES...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.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the lower to middle 90s. Some spots in the lower terrain such as the valleys and the Hood River Valley will reach into the upper 90s. * WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures in the upper 80s to middle 90s. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades, Cascades of Lane County, and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures into the middle to upper 90s. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

* WHAT...High temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s. * WHERE...Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...Visibility of less than one quarter of a mile in dense fog. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast, Tillamook County Coast, and Central Coast of Oregon. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 102 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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...Hot conditions with temperatures up to 94 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 9 PM PDT Saturday. * 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...Hot conditions with temperatures from the mid 80s to mid 90s degrees. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 11 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized areas of major HeatRisk are possible in Cascade Valleys, where temperatures may approach 100 degrees.

* WHAT...Hot conditions with temperatures from the mid 80s to the low 90s. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Central Coast, Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, North Coast, Western Skagit County, Western Strait of Juan De Fuca, and Western Whatcom County. * WHEN...Until 11 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The warmest temperatures will be in areas away from the waters.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot temperatures in the mid to upper 90s expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot temperatures in the mid to upper 90s expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Upper Hood River Valley. In Washington, South Washington Cascade Foothills. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

* WHAT...Hot temperatures in the low 90s expected. * WHERE...Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot temperatures in the low to mid 90s expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades, Cascades of Lane County, and Cascades of Marion and Linn Counties. In Washington, South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.