Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 15 at 11:15PM PDT until June 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 11:15pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Tuesday...
.Windy conditions and low relative humidity will combine with dry
fuels resulting in potential for wildfire spread.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 690 Kittitas Valley.
* TIMING...From 10 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.
* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 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:
Kittitas Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov