Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 6 at 11:46AM PDT until August 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 6, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
...BREEZY WESTERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FRIDAY 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 Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon. Poor to fair
overnight RH recovery is anticipated Friday night.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
from 11 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 691 Lower Columbia Basin of
Washington.
* TIMING...From 11 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 20 to 30 mph, strongest
on Saturday.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent, lowest Friday.
* 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov