Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 16 at 10:10AM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 10:10am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today and Wednesday...
.Wind and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels
resulting in potential for wildfire spread Today and Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.
* TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 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:
Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon; Lower Columbia Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov