Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 13 at 8:45AM PDT until August 13 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 8:45am
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...MONSOON MOISTURE WILL BRING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS TODAY AND
TONIGHT...
.A push of monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to
the region this afternoon through Friday morning. Lingering dry
surface air will limit the rainfall amounts on today, increasing
concern for lightning ignitions.
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag
Warning for abundant lightning, which is in effect from 1 PM this
afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 695 East Washington South
Central Cascade Mountains.
* TIMING...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage with abundant lightning.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty erratic winds up to 40 mph.
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:
East Washington South Central Cascade Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Pendleton OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov