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* IMPACTS...Given the prolonged stretch of very hot and very dry conditions, lightning efficiency will be high to very high for fire starts. Additionally, gusty outflow winds will allow for new and existing fires to grow rapidly out of control. * AFFECTED AREA...All of Fire weather zone 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with very little to no precipitation are expected this afternoon and evening. Lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible and cause for concern. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 40 mph. These outflow winds can travel up to 50 miles away from the thunderstorm that caused it. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* IMPACTS...Given the prolonged stretch of very hot and very dry conditions, lightning efficiency will be high to very high for fire starts. Additionally, gusty outflow winds will allow for new and existing fires to grow rapidly out of control. * AFFECTED AREA...Eastern portions of Fire Weather Zone 624, mainly over the eastern portions of the Fremont-Winema National Forest along the Klamath/Lake County border and areas eastward. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with very little to no precipitation are expected this afternoon and evening. Lightning strikes outside of precipitation cores are possible and cause for concern. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts up to 40 mph. These outflow winds can travel up to 50 miles away from the thunderstorm that caused it. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorm activity is mainly expected this afternoon and evening. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Brief gusts to 35 mph possible.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 634 Southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 635 Mt. Adams Ranger District of the Gifford-Pinchot National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Brief gusts to 35 mph possible.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 687 Central Oregon Cascade Foothills, Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 690 Southern Willamette National Forest. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Brief gusts to 35 mph possible.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 683 Central Oregon Coast Range and Fire Weather Zone 685 Southern Willamette Valley. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms. * IMPACTS...Frequent lightning and critically dry fuels may result in numerous fire starts. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Brief gusts to 35 mph possible.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered chance of thunderstorms over the Cascade mountains with LAL 3 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.

* 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 chance of thunderstorms over the Olympic mountains with LAL 3 during the morning and afternoon 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.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 104 to 108 at low elevations. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Idaho and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

* WHAT...Temperatures 100 to 103 in lowest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Idaho and northeast and southeast Oregon. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.

* WHAT...Overnight lows of 60 to 65 degrees this morning, combined with high temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees this afternoon. * WHERE...Klamath, Modoc, Lake, and central and eastern Siskiyou counties, including Klamath Falls, Weed, Yreka, Mount Shasta City, Lakeview, Alturas, Chiloquin, Chemult, Fort Rock, and the Christmas Valley. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Warm low temperatures this morning will limit relief from the daytime heat. Additionally, smoke combined with hot temperatures may heighten the potential for heat related illnesses due to limiting the ability to open windows for cooler air.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT MONDAY. 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

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT. 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

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT MONDAY. 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

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 658 West Slopes of the North Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet and Fire Weather Zone 659 West Slopes of the Central Cascades Generally above 1500 Feet. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered chance of thunderstorms over the Cascade mountains with LAL 3 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.

* 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 chance of thunderstorms over the Olympic mountains with LAL 3 during the morning and afternoon 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.

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH SUNDAY... ...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... A strong ridge of high pressure will remain over the area into Sunday bringing hot dry and unstable conditions especially to eastern portions of central Oregon. A weak weather disturbance will move along the west side of the ridge and help to trigger isolated to scattered thunderstorms in central Oregon Sunday afternoon and evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains and 644 Central Blue Mountains. * TIMING...Until Sunday 11 PM. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 100. * IMPACTS...Current fires could exhibit extreme fire behavior. * HAINES...As high as 5.

...HOT, DRY, AND UNSTABLE CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH SUNDAY... ...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING... A strong ridge of high pressure will remain over the area into Sunday bringing hot dry and unstable conditions especially to eastern portions of central Oregon. A weak weather disturbance will move along the west side of the ridge and help to trigger isolated to scattered thunderstorms in central Oregon Sunday afternoon and evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 611 Deschutes National Forest -minus Sisters Ranger District and 640 Central Mountains of Oregon. * TIMING...Noon to 10 PM Sunday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 99. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to widely scattered. Lightning activity level of 2 to 3. * OUTFLOW WINDS...35 to 45 mph. Thunderstorm outflow winds may result in erratic fire spread. * IMPACTS...Any lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions could cause new fire starts.

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees. This will pose a major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Oregon and central, south central, and southeast Washington. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT Monday. * 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 with temperatures of 95 to 105 degrees. This will pose a moderate to major risk of heat-related illness. * WHERE...In Oregon, Central Oregon, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Monday. * 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.