Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 14 at 11:51AM PDT until August 15 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY
THROUGH TOMORROW...
.A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to
the region this afternoon through Saturday evening. Heavier
rainfall is expected within stronger storms, but lightning
outside of rain cores continues to be a concern.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from noon to
9 PM PDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 694 Grande Ronde Valley of
Oregon and 699 Western Forested Blue Mountains.
* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 7 PM PDT this
evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from noon to 9 PM
PDT Saturday.
* 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:
Grande Ronde Valley of Oregon; Western Forested Blue Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov