Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 7 at 5:09AM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 5:09am
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
...BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY TODAY AND
SATURDAY THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS AND INTO THE COLUMBIA BASIN...
.Breezy westerly winds through the Cascade gaps will likely (80%
chance) overlap with low relative humidity and generate Red Flag
conditions this afternoon through Saturday. Poor to fair
overnight RH recovery is anticipated Friday night.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.
* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, with
strongest winds on Saturday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent, with lowest humidities
today.
* 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