Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 7:53AM PDT until August 3 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 7:53am
Expires:
August 3, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE SOUTHERN
WILLAMETTE VALLEY MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING DUE TO DRY
CONDITIONS AND NORTHERLY WINDS GUSTING UP TO 25 MPH...
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE WESTERN
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
FOR DRY CONDITIONS AND EASTERLY WINDS UP TO 40 MPH...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 685 Southern
Willamette Valley.
* WINDS...North 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20-25 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.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of the
above conditions can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Southern Willamette Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov