Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 14 at 11:51AM PDT until August 14 at 7:00PM 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.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 697 Central Blue Mountains.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM PDT this evening.
* 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:
Central Blue Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov