Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 4 at 12:43AM PDT until August 5 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 4, 2026 - 12:43am
Expires:
August 4, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED IN THE WESTERN
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR
DRY CONDITIONS AND EASTERLY WINDS UP TO 38 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 38 mph. Winds will
be strongest this morning through the early afternoon, and again
tonight through early Wednesday afternoon.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15-20 percent. Relative humidity
values will be lowest this afternoon and Wednesday afternoon.
Poor overnight humidity recoveries are expected 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