Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 3 at 7:55PM PDT until August 5 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 3, 2026 - 7:55pm
Expires:
August 4, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE WESTERN
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING
FOR DRY CONDITIONS AND EASTERLY WINDS UP TO 40 MPH...
* AFFECTED AREA...In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western
Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington.
* WINDS...East 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds will be
strongest Tuesday morning through early Tuesday afternoon, and
again Tuesday night through early Wednesday afternoon.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15-20 percent. Relative humidity
values will be lowest Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon.
Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected Tuesday night
with maximum relative humidity values ranging between 35-45%.
* IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread
which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with
potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas.
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 the
above conditions can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov