* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from the Falls
Fire.
* WHERE...Harney and Malheur Counties.
* WHEN...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT FRIDAY.
* IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some
medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects
include infants, young children, people with heart or lung
disease, older adults, and pregnant women.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on
weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information
Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free
OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
* WHAT...Hot conditions during the day for the valleys. Highs 95 to
111. Overnight lows mainly in the upper 50s and 60s.
* WHERE...Portions of North and North Central Idaho and Central,
East Central, North Central, Northeast, and Southeast Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
* WHAT...Hot conditions during the day for the valleys. Highs mid
90s to 105. Overnight lows mainly in the upper 50s and 60s.
* WHERE...Boulder Creek Road, Wauconda, Northport, Orin-Rice Road,
Republic, Springdale-Hunters Road, Chewelah, Fruitland, Highway 20
Wauconda Summit, Ione, Metaline, Colville, Newport, Chesaw Road,
Inchelium, Deer Park, Tiger, Sherman Pass, Flowery Trail Road,
Metaline Falls, and Kettle Falls.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat will increase the risk of heat-related illnesses,
especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.
* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 96 to 105
degrees accompanied by overnight low temperatures in the lower 60s
to lower 70s. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 99 to 103
degrees accompanied by overnight low temperatures in the mid-60s
to lower 70s. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 96 to 105
degrees accompanied by overnight low temperatures in the lower 60s
to lower 70s. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 96 to 105
degrees accompanied by overnight low temperatures in the lower 60s
to lower 70s. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of
99 to 103 degrees accompanied by overnight low temperatures in the
mid-60s to lower 70s. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the risk of
heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially
those who are heat sensitive and those without effective cooling
or adequate hydration.
* WHAT...Hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 96 to 105
degrees accompanied by overnight low temperatures in the lower 60s
to lower 70s. This will pose a moderate to major risk of
heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms containing little to no
rainfall will be possible over much of Washington this afternoon
and tonight. Any thunderstorms have the potential to produce
gusty outflow winds that could travel quite a distance from the
thunderstorm source.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse - Snake
River.
* Thunderstorms: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms through the
evening.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any
thunderstorms that develop. The outflow winds could travel quite
a distance from the core of the storm.
* Impacts: Thunderstorms containing little to no rain and gusty
winds combined with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new
fire starts in addition to current fires, may overwhelm initial
attack capabilities.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms containing little to no
rainfall will be possible over much of Washington this afternoon
and tonight. Any thunderstorms have the potential to produce
gusty outflow winds that could travel quite a distance from the
thunderstorm source.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Eastern Columbia Basin -
Palouse-Spokane Area.
* Thunderstorms: Isolated thunderstorms mainly over the Palouse.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any
thunderstorms that develop.
* Impacts: Thunderstorms containing little to no rain and gusty
winds combined with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new
fire starts in addition to current fires, may overwhelm initial
attack capabilities.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms containing little to no
rainfall will be possible over much of Washington this afternoon
and tonight. Any thunderstorms have the potential to produce
gusty outflow winds that could travel quite a distance from the
thunderstorm source.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 699 Okanogan Highlands and
Kettle Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 702 Colville Reservation,
* Thunderstorms: Scattered thunderstorms.
* Outflow Winds: Gusty and erratic winds are possible with any
thunderstorms that develop.
* Impacts: Thunderstorms containing little to no rain combined
with dry fuels will lead to the potential for new fire starts
that may overwhelm initial attack capabilities. Gusty winds with
thunderstorms will result in rapid fire spread with any new or
existing fires.
* WHAT...Hot conditions. High temperatures up to 102 degrees
accompanied by overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s. This will
pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 101
degrees has receded and the risk has ended
* WHERE...Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 101
degrees has receded and the risk has ended
* WHAT...Hot conditions. High temperatures up to 102 degrees
accompanied by overnight lows in the mid to upper 60s. This will
pose a moderate to locally major risk of heat-related illness.
* WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 10 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.
At 511 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
southwestern Hanford Reservation, or 20 miles northwest of Richland,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hanford Reservation.
At 505 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Boardman, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Boardman, Irrigon, and Paterson.
At 505 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Boardman, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Boardman, Irrigon, and Paterson.
An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies:
Washington Department of Ecology
An Air Quality Alert, issued for all of Chelan County plus
the Methow Valley down to Brewster in Okanogan County will remain
in effect until further notice, due to expected smoke from the
Pioneer Fire and other regional wildfires. Particulate matter
(PM2.5) may reach Unhealthy and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
levels.
Health Impacts and Recommended Actions: When air quality is Unhealthy,
everyone should reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous
activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. When air quality
is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, sensitive groups should take steps
to reduce exposure. Limit time outside, avoid strenuous outdoor
activity, and follow tips for cleaner indoor air. Everyone should
watch for symptoms as a sign to reduce exposure.
Agricultural and outdoor burning restrictions are in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 652 West Portion of the
Olympic Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 661 East Portion of
the Olympic Mountains.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with LAL 3 are expected
during the afternoon and evening hours.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic winds are possible in the
vicinity of any thunderstorms that develop.
* IMPACTS...Scattered lightning in dry fuels can cause multiple
fire starts. Thunderstorms can also bring sudden sharp wind
shifts on existing fires, causing rapid changes in a fire's
rate of spread and direction of spread. Thunderstorm outflow
winds can be a threat for several hours following the start of
a new lightning-caused fire. If a fire were to begin, air
quality may diminish in the surrounding area.