Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 12 at 9:29PM PDT until August 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 9:29pm
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THURSDAY...
.A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to
the region Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering
dry surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on Thursday,
increasing concern for lightning ignitions.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM
Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 696 John Day Valley, 697
Central Blue Mountains, 698 Southern Blue Mountains and 699
Western Forested Blue Mountains.
* TIMING...From 1 PM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
John Day Valley; Central Blue Mountains; Southern Blue Mountains; Western Forested Blue Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov