Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 8:04PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 8:04pm
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
Elevated fire weather conditions persist through the overnight
hours tonight in the Grande Ronde Valley as dry air and breezy to
locally windy conditions continue. Minimum relative humidity
levels will improve up to 30-35% through the evening hours with
fair to moderate overnight recoveries expected. Sustained winds,
however, will continue to be 20-30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
through the overnight hours. Winds will weaken as we head into
the mid to late morning hours on Saturday.
There also exist a chance of localized blowing dust associated
with the breezy winds that can bring major impacts to visibility
along roadways, including portions of interstate 84.
Area Description:
Grande Ronde Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov