Current Warnings
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
257 AM PDT Tue Jun 13, 2023
BECOMING WINDY LATER TODAY
A cold front will sweep across the forecast area this afternoon resulting in increasing westerly winds combined with low relative humidity.
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR641.
- AFFECTED AREA... Fire Weather Zones 641 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin.
- WINDS... West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
- RELATIVE HUMIDITY... As low as 20 to 25 percent.
- IMPACTS... Any fires that start will have the potential to spread rapidly given the strong wind and low humidity.
PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: 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.
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
253 AM PDT Tue Jun 13, 2023
WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING.
- WHAT... West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected.
- WHERE... In Oregon: Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington: Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington, Kittitas Valley, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington and Simcoe Highlands.
- WHEN... From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.
- IMPACTS... Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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