Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 10:00AM PDT until October 16 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 10:00am
Expires:
October 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY EVENING...
.Breezy to locall windy conditions are bringing critical fire
weather conditions through the Grande Ronde Valley. Winds expect
to remain strong through the evening with RH values dropping down
as low as 23 percent.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 7 PM PDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 694 Grande Ronde Valley of
Oregon.
* TIMING...Until 7 PM PDT this evening.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 23 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. 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
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Grande Ronde Valley of Oregon
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov