The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidities, which is in
effect from noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Friday.
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Affected Area...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 636 Burns BLM
and 637 Vale BLM.
* Timing...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/
Friday.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent.
* Temperatures...Up to 86.
...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY...
.Winds will increase Friday as a dry cold front passes through the
area from the northwest. Very dry air will be present ahead of the
frontal passage during the afternoon, with humidities slow to
improve behind the front. As a result, this area will be
susceptible to rapid fire spread.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 6 PM PDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 693 Southeast Washington
Grande Ronde Valley.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.
* IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry
grassy areas.
...WINDY AND DRY FRIDAY...
.A strong cold front will sweep through the region Friday
afternoon. Ahead of front, warm and dry conditions will develop
across southeastern WA and the lower Idaho Panhandle with gusty
southwest winds. Winds will continue to increase with the frontal
passage with a shift to more westerly winds in the late afternoon
and evening. With the frontal passage, there will be a brief
window for light rain showers with little to no rainfall.
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from noon to 6 PM PDT Friday.
* Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Palouse (Zone 708) and
Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709).
* Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 50 mph.
* Relative Humidities: 18 to 25 percent in the afternoon
increasing 70-80 percent Friday night.
* Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.
* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust
expected. Sustained southwest to west winds of 15 to 25 mph with
gusts 30 to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Quincy, Harrington, Fairfield, Othello, Cheney, Wilbur,
Airway Heights, Waterville, Moses Lake, Mansfield, Ephrata,
Spokane Valley, Downtown Spokane, Creston, Odessa, Rockford, Grand
Coulee, Davenport, Badger Mountain Road, Ritzville, and Coulee
City.
* WHEN...From 2 PM to 7 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected. Areas of blowing dust producing visibility between
one-quarter and one mile.
* WHERE...Nezperce, Oakesdale, Tekoa, Clarkston, Colfax, Pomeroy,
Plummer, Uniontown, Lewiston, Pullman, Soldiers Meadow Road,
Lapwai, Kamiah, Mountain Road, Genesee, Rosalia, Moscow, Potlatch,
Peola, Alpowa Summit, Anatone, La Crosse, Winchester, Peck,
Craigmont, Culdesac, Gifford, Lewiston Grade, and Cloverland Road.
* WHEN...From 2 PM to 7 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... If you encounter blowing dust or blowing
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as
far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all
the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull
Aside, Stay Alive'.
..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...
.Strong, gusty west southwest winds combined with low humidity
are still likely on Friday east of the Cascades as a dry front
moves through. Also gusty winds and low humidity will result in
critical conditions for Fire Zones 280, 621, and 622 Friday
afternoon into early 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 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
* WHAT...Temperatures ranging from the upper 20s to the mid 30s will
lead to areas of frost.
* WHERE...Ephrata, Othello, Creston, Craigmont, Mountain Road, La
Crosse, Grand Coulee, Lewiston, Potlatch, Anatone, Moses Lake,
Wilbur, Genesee, Moscow, Oakesdale, Harrington, Culdesac, Deer
Park, Airway Heights, Lewiston Grade, Winchester, Badger Mountain
Road, Cloverland Road, Tekoa, Spokane Valley, Mansfield,
Davenport, Nezperce, Rockford, Rosalia, Peck, Kamiah, Uniontown,
Cheney, Gifford, Ritzville, Lapwai, Peola, Plummer, Odessa,
Pullman, Downtown Spokane, Waterville, Fairfield, Colfax, Soldiers
Meadow Road, Coulee City, and Quincy.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
..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.