..GUSTY WINDS WITH POOR RH RECOVERY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF FIRE
ZONES 618 AND 619 OVERNIGHT INTO THIS MORNING...
...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY EAST OF
THE CASCADES ON FRIDAY...
.A thermal trough along the coast is bringing offshore northeast
winds and low relative humidity to the coast ranges. The strong,
gusty winds, combined with poor relative humidity recovery
tonight into Thursday morning will result in a higher risk of
fire spread should any ignitions occur. Strong, gusty west
southwest winds combined with low humidity are also likely on
Friday east of the Cascades as a dry front moves through.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285. In
Oregon... Fire weather zones 624 and 625. This includes
eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest.
* WIND...West to southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values of 10 to 20 percent but
some localized areas as low as 8 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
..GUSTY WINDS WITH POOR RH RECOVERY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF FIRE
ZONES 618 AND 619 OVERNIGHT INTO THIS MORNING...
...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY EAST OF
THE CASCADES ON FRIDAY...
.A thermal trough along the coast is bringing offshore northeast
winds and low relative humidity to the coast ranges. The strong,
gusty winds, combined with poor relative humidity recovery
tonight into Thursday morning will result in a higher risk of
fire spread should any ignitions occur. Strong, gusty west
southwest winds combined with low humidity are also likely on
Friday east of the Cascades as a dry front moves through.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon...the coast ranges of Fire Weather
Zones 618 and 619.
* WIND...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Recovery only 20 to 30 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern Oregon
Cascade Foothills, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National
Forest Region and Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette
National Forest. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western
Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. This includes the
southern part of the Gifford-Pinchot, Mount Hood and northern
part of the Willamette National Forests.
* WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 30 mph. Strongest
winds will be around and in the western Columbia River Gorge.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread
which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with
potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Winds will ease tonight, but poor
overnight recoveries are expected on the slopes and ridges, with
maximum humidity of 35 to 50 percent expected.
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern Oregon
Cascade Foothills, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National
Forest Region and Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette
National Forest. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western
Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. This includes the
southern part of the Gifford-Pinchot, Mount Hood and northern
part of the Willamette National Forests.
* WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 30 mph. Strongest
winds will be around and in the western Columbia River Gorge.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent.
* IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread
which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with
potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Winds will ease tonight, but poor
overnight recoveries are expected on the slopes and ridges, with
maximum humidity of 35 to 50 percent expected.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected. Winds this strong will likely create areas of blowing
dust near Summer Lake.
* WHERE...Central and Eastern Lake County. This includes sections of
highway 140 east of Lakeview and US Highway 395.
* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will most likely be around 45 mph
with only a few areas reaching the 50 mph mark.
* WHAT...West-Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon.
* WHEN...From 3 PM MDT /2 PM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
..GUSTY WINDS WITH POOR RH RECOVERY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF FIRE
ZONES 618 AND 619 OVERNIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING...
...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY EAST OF
THE CASCADES ON FRIDAY...
.A thermal trough along the coast is bringing offshore northeast
winds and low relative humidity to the coast ranges. The strong,
gusty winds, combined with poor relative humidity recovery
tonight into Thursday morning will result in a higher risk of fire
spread should any ignitions occur. Strong, gusty west southwest
winds combined with low humidity are also likely on Friday east
of the Cascades as a dry front moves through.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285. In
Oregon... Fire weather zones 624 and 625. This includes
eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest.
* WIND...West to southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values of 10 to 20 percent but
some localized areas as low as 8 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
..GUSTY WINDS WITH POOR RH RECOVERY FOR HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF FIRE
ZONES 618 AND 619 OVERNIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING...
...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY EAST OF
THE CASCADES ON FRIDAY...
.A thermal trough along the coast is bringing offshore northeast
winds and low relative humidity to the coast ranges. The strong,
gusty winds, combined with poor relative humidity recovery
tonight into Thursday morning will result in a higher risk of fire
spread should any ignitions occur. Strong, gusty west southwest
winds combined with low humidity are also likely on Friday east
of the Cascades as a dry front moves through.
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 10 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon...the coast ranges of Fire Weather
Zones 618 and 619.
* WIND...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Recovery only 20 to 30 percent.
* DETAILE DURL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28.
* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality
Advisory.. until 11 AM PDT Friday.
A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in
the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air
quality to reach unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Lapwai, La Crosse, Davenport, Nezperce, Oakesdale,
Culdesac, Airway Heights, Othello, Peola, Lewiston, Rockford,
Pullman, Uniontown, Downtown Spokane, Deer Park, Badger Mountain
Road, Lewiston Grade, Tekoa, Ephrata, Grand Coulee, Winchester,
Colfax, Mansfield, Mountain Road, Peck, Rosalia, Moscow,
Craigmont, Kamiah, Moses Lake, Plummer, Waterville, Anatone,
Cloverland Road, Wilbur, Soldiers Meadow Road, Ritzville, Genesee,
Spokane Valley, Creston, Cheney, Fairfield, Odessa, Harrington,
Gifford, Quincy, Coulee City, and Potlatch.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
* WHAT...Large waves and hazardous surf conditions.
* WHERE...North Coast and Central Coast zones.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Large waves may wash over beaches, jetties, and other
structures unexpectedly. People can be swept off rocks and
jetties and drown while observing high surf. Localized beach
erosion is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas are expected to peak late this evening
and subside into Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285. In
Oregon... Fire weather zones 624 and 625. This includes
eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest.
* WIND...West to southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts around 30
to 50 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values around 10 to 20 percent but
some localized areas as low as 8 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidities, which is in
effect from Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* Affected Area...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 636 Burns BLM
and 637 Vale BLM.
* Timing...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 11 percent.
* Temperatures...Up to 85.
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 280. In
Oregon, fire weather zones 618, 619, 620, 621, 622 and 623.
This includes portions of the Western Klamath National Forest,
Southern Oregon Coast, Western Siskiyou National Forest, and the
Illinois Valley. It also includes the Siskiyou Mountains,
portions of the Rogue River National Forest in the Eastern Rogue
Valley region and the Winema National Forest of westernmost
Klamath County nearest the Southern Oregon Cascades.
* WIND...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph easing to 10 to 20
mph this afternoon.
* HUMIDITY...Recoveries of only 20 to 35 percent this morning.
Single digits to upper teens this afternoon.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected.
* WHERE...Grande Ronde Valley.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
The National Weather Service in Medford has upgraded the Fire
Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 8 PM
this evening to 11 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 621, 622 and 623. This
includes the Siskiyou Mountains, portions of the Rogue River
National Forest in the Eastern Rogue Valley region and the
Winema National Forest of westernmost Klamath County nearest
the Southern Oregon Cascades.
* WIND...Tonight into Tuesday morning, east winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity recoveries tonight into Tuesday
morning of only 20 to 35 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr