Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 14 at 11:51AM PDT until August 15 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY
THROUGH TOMORROW...
.A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to
the region this afternoon through Saturday evening. Heavier
rainfall is expected within stronger storms, but lightning
outside of rain cores continues to be a concern.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from noon to
9 PM PDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 692 Northern Blue Mountains
of Oregon, 692 Blue Mountains of Washington, 693 Canyon
Grasslands of Wallowa County and 693 Southeast Washington
Grande Ronde Valley.
* TIMING...From noon to 9 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...
* OUTFLOW WINDS...
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:
Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon; Canyon Grassland of Wallowa County; Blue Mountains of Washington; Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov